JP2008035958A - Washing/drying machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a washing/drying machine capable of shortening a drying time and improving the drying efficiency. <P>SOLUTION: In this washing/drying machine, dehumidifying agent adsorbs moisture in a dehumidifying rotor 50 and dehumidifies drying air so as to dry laundry in a rotary tub 5 with low-humidity drying air, and the temperature of the drying air is increased by heat generation by the water adsorption of the dehumidifying agent and heating in a condenser 22. The moisture is desorbed from the dehumidifying agent using recovery air heated in the condenser 22 to reproduce the moisture adsorbing capacity of the dehumidifying agent. This constitution can heat and dehumidify the drying air at a high energy efficiency so as to shorten the drying time and improve the drying efficiency. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a washing / drying machine, and more particularly, to a washing / drying machine capable of shortening drying time and improving drying efficiency.

  The washing / drying machine performs not only a washing process including a washing process and a rinsing process for rotating a rotating tank at a low speed, and a dehydrating process for rotating at a high speed, but also a drying process. In recent years, a large number of vertical washing and drying machines have been commercialized in addition to horizontal washing and drying machines whose rotating shafts are horizontal.

As such a washing and drying machine, one using a heat pump system including a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser and the like has been proposed.
JP-A-64-32893

  However, the washing and drying machine is required to further shorten the drying time and improve the drying efficiency, and the conventional washing and drying machine is not necessarily sufficient, and there is room for further improvement.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a washing / drying machine capable of shortening the drying time and improving the drying efficiency.

  The washing / drying machine according to the present invention includes an outer box, a water tank provided in the outer box, and a rotating tank provided in the water tank. Moreover, the heat exchange circuit comprised by connecting a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator is provided. In the heat exchange circuit, the refrigerant is circulated sequentially through the compressor, the condenser, and the evaporator. The refrigerant circulating in the heat exchange circuit is compressed in the compressor, dissipated to the surroundings in the condenser and cooled, and absorbed in the evaporator from the surroundings and heated.

  The washing and drying machine includes a dehumidification rotor including a dehumidifying agent capable of absorbing and desorbing moisture, a drying path for blowing drying air into the rotating tub, and a regeneration path for blowing regeneration air to the dehumidification rotor. The drying path includes a drying fan, and is configured by connecting a dehumidification rotor, a condenser, a rotating tank, and an evaporator. The drying blower blows drying air in order to the dehumidification rotor, the condenser, the rotary tank, and the evaporator. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor adsorbing moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser, and being heated by the refrigerant in the evaporator and being cooled by the refrigerant. Is done. Furthermore, the regeneration path includes a regeneration fan and is configured by connecting a condenser and a dehumidifying rotor. The regeneration blower blows regeneration air to the condenser and the dehumidification rotor in order. The regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant in the condenser and is heated, and the moisture is desorbed from the dehumidifier in the dehumidification rotor to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifier.

  In this case, the drying air is dehumidified when the dehumidifying agent adsorbs moisture in the dehumidifying rotor, so that the laundry in the rotating tub can be dried with lower humidity drying air and accompanied by moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. The temperature of the drying air is increased by heat generation and heating in the condenser. Also, using the regeneration air heated in the condenser, the moisture is desorbed from the dehumidifier, that is, the moisture adsorbed by the dehumidifier is desorbed and removed to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifier. . Therefore, since the drying air can be heated and dehumidified with energy efficiency, the drying time can be shortened and the drying efficiency can be improved.

  Preferably, the drying path includes a drying circulation path that connects the evaporator and the dehumidifying rotor. Then, the drying air dehumidified in the evaporator is blown to the dehumidification rotor through the drying circulation path.

  In this case, the drying operation is performed by circulating the air in the drying path without discharging the drying air outside the washing dryer. As a result, the drying operation can be performed without greatly affecting the temperature and humidity environment outside the washing / drying machine.

  Preferably, the condenser has a plurality of condensing parts. The drying path is configured by connecting a dehumidification rotor, one condensing unit among a plurality of condensing units, a rotating tank, and an evaporator. In addition, the regeneration path is configured by connecting another condensing unit among a plurality of condensing units and a dehumidifying rotor.

  In this case, heating of the drying air in the drying path is performed in one of the plurality of condensing units, and a plurality of heat sources for heating the regeneration air for regenerating the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent are used. The other condensing part of the condensing part is arranged on the regeneration path. Suppresses heat leakage between the drying path and the regeneration path by separating one condensation section and the other condensation section and arranging them in the drying path and the regeneration path without integrating the condenser. Can do.

  Preferably, in the heat exchange circuit, the refrigerant flows in the order of one condensing unit and another condensing unit. In this case, the temperature of the drying air flowing into the rotating tank can be further increased by arranging the one condensing part through which the refrigerant flows first in the drying path.

  Preferably, the regeneration path is configured by connecting a condenser, a dehumidifying rotor, and an evaporator. The regeneration blower blows the regeneration air to the condenser, the dehumidifying rotor, and the evaporator in order. The regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant in the condenser and is heated, desorbs moisture from the dehumidifier in the dehumidification rotor to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifier, and is absorbed by the refrigerant in the evaporator and cooled. Is dehumidified.

  In this case, the regeneration path is configured by adding an evaporator. Then, the regeneration air that absorbs moisture when the moisture is desorbed from the dehumidifying agent in the dehumidifying rotor is cooled and dehumidified in the evaporator. As a result, not only drying air that passes through the rotating tank and absorbs moisture in the drying path, but also regeneration air that passes through the dehumidifying rotor and absorbs moisture in the regeneration path can be efficiently dehumidified by cooling in the evaporator. it can.

  Preferably, the regeneration path includes a regeneration circulation path that connects the evaporator and the condenser. Then, the regeneration air dehumidified in the evaporator is blown to the condenser via the regeneration circulation path. In this case, the drying operation is performed by circulating the regeneration path without discharging the regeneration air to the outside of the washing dryer. As a result, the drying operation can be performed without greatly affecting the temperature and humidity environment outside the washing / drying machine.

  Preferably, the evaporator has a plurality of evaporators. The drying path is configured by connecting a dehumidification rotor, a condenser, a rotating tank, and one evaporation unit among a plurality of evaporation units. The regeneration path is configured by connecting a condenser, a dehumidifying rotor, and another evaporation unit among the plurality of evaporation units.

  In this case, the drying air in the drying path is dehumidified in one of the plurality of evaporation units, and the regeneration air that absorbs moisture when the moisture is desorbed from the dehumidifying agent in the dehumidifying rotor is cooled. As another cooling source for dehumidification, another evaporation unit among the plurality of evaporation units is arranged in the regeneration path. Suppressing heat leakage between the drying path and the regeneration path by separating one evaporation section and the other evaporation section and arranging them in the drying path and the regeneration path, without integrating the evaporator. Can do.

  Preferably, in the heat exchange circuit, the refrigerant flows in the order of the other evaporation section and the one evaporation section. In this case, the other evaporating section through which the refrigerant flows first is arranged in the regeneration path, so that the regeneration air can be sufficiently dehumidified, and high-humidity air can be prevented from being discharged outside the apparatus. .

  As described above, in the washing / drying machine according to the present invention, the drying air is dehumidified when the dehumidifying agent adsorbs moisture in the dehumidifying rotor, so that the laundry in the rotating tub is dried with lower humidity drying air. In addition, the temperature of the drying air is increased by heat generated by moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent and heating in the condenser. In addition, using the regeneration air heated in the condenser, moisture is desorbed from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Therefore, since the drying air can be heated and dehumidified with energy efficiency, the drying time can be shortened and the drying efficiency can be improved.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will not be repeated.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a schematic vertical sectional view on the drying path side of the washing and drying machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the outside of the washing / drying machine is configured by an outer box 1. An outer box opening 1a is formed on the front surface of the outer box 1 (left side in FIG. 1). A door 2 is provided in the outer box opening 1a so as to be openable and closable. A water tank 3 is provided inside the outer box 1. In the water tank 3, a water tank opening 3a is formed so as to face the outer box opening 1a. The aquarium 3 has a horizontal plane with the central axis from the center on the bottom side to the aquarium opening 3a so that the aquarium opening 3a side (left side in FIG. 1) is higher than the bottom side (right side in FIG. 1). With an inclination of about 15 °. The outer box opening 1a and the water tank opening 3a are watertightly connected by a flexible door packing 4. The water tank opening 3a may be watertight by an unillustrated inner door connected to be openable and closable and may be separated from the outer box opening 1a.

  A rotating tank 5 is provided inside the water tank 3. The rotary tank 5 is formed with a rotary tank opening 5a so as to face the water tank opening 3a. When the door 2 is open, the laundry can be taken in and out of the rotary tub 5 through the outer box opening 1a, the water tank opening 3a, and the rotary tub opening 5a. The rotation tank 5 has a center axis (rotation axis) at the time of rotation with respect to a horizontal plane so that the rotation tank opening 5a side (left side in FIG. 1) is higher than the bottom surface side (right side in FIG. 1). It is inclined about 15 °. The inclination of the water tub 3 and the rotating tub 5 facilitates observation of the inside of the rotating tub 5 and facilitates taking in and out of the laundry. One end of a rotating shaft 5 b is connected to the center of the bottom surface of the rotating tub 5, and the rotating tub 5 is rotatably supported by the water tank 3. An electric motor 6 is attached to the other end of the rotating shaft 5b, and the rotating tub 5 is driven to rotate under the control of a control unit (not shown). An annular liquid balancer 7 in which a liquid such as salt water is enclosed is attached around the rotary tank opening 5a. The liquid balancer 7 functions to suppress the vibration when the rotating tank 5 is rotated at a high speed.

  One end of a drain pipe 8, which is a path for discharging the wash water supplied into the water tank 3 to the outside of the water tank 3, is connected to the bottom side of the water tank 3. On the other end side of the drainage pipe 8, a drainage filter 9 that collects lint, buttons, and the like of washing water drained from the water tank 3 is disposed. A drainage hose 10 is connected to the lower part of the drainage filter 9, which is a path for discharging the washing water in which yarn waste and buttons are collected to the outside of the machine. The drain hose 10 has a drain valve 11 in the middle of the path, and controls drainage from the water tank 3 or storage of water in the water tank 3 by opening and closing the drain valve 11. In addition, one end of a pressure guiding tube 12 is connected to the drain pipe 8. A water level sensor 13 is connected to the other end of the pressure guiding tube 12. The water level sensor 13 detects the water level in the water tank 3.

  Inside the outer box 1 is provided with a drying path 30 that blows drying air into the rotating tub 5 and dries the laundry put into the rotating tub 5. The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the rotary tank 5 via a drying air inlet 32 and a drying air outlet 33, and circulates and supplies the drying air to the inside of the rotary tank 5. That is, in FIG. 1, the drying path 30 is configured by connecting a dehumidification rotor 50 including a dehumidifying agent capable of adsorbing and desorbing moisture, the condensing unit 22a, the rotating tank 5, and the evaporating unit 23b. In the drying path 30, a drying fan 31 is provided between the dehumidification rotor 50 and the condensing unit 22a. The drying blower 31 blows drying air to the dehumidification rotor 50, the condensing unit 22a, the rotating tub 5, and the evaporation unit 23b in order.

  Hereinafter, the flow of the drying air in the drying path 30 will be described. As shown by the arrow 35d, the drying air is blown from the rotary tank 5 to the evaporation unit 23b through the drying air inlet 32. In the evaporating unit 23b, the drying air is dehumidified by being absorbed and cooled by a refrigerant circulating in a heat exchange circuit described later. The drying air cooled in the evaporator 23b is blown to the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 35f. In the dehumidifying rotor 50, the drying air is dehumidified by adsorbing moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by heat generated by moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. The drying air that has passed through the dehumidifying rotor 50 is blown to the condensing unit 22a via the drying blower 31 that is an air flow source of the drying path 30 as indicated by an arrow 35b. In the condensing unit 22a, the drying air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is heated. The drying air that has passed through the condensing unit 22 a is blown into the rotary tank 5 through the drying air outlet 33. Thus, drying of the laundry is advanced by circulating and supplying drying air to the inside of the rotary tub 5. The arrangement position of the drying fan 31 is not limited between the dehumidification rotor 50 and the condensing unit 22a as long as it is within the drying path 30. For example, the drying fan 31 may be disposed between the evaporation unit 23b and the dehumidifying rotor 50.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of the washing / drying machine shown in FIG. 1 on the regeneration path side. In FIG. 2, a regeneration path is provided above the peripheral surface of the water tank 3 (upper side in FIG. 2) to regenerate air to the dehumidification rotor 50 and desorb moisture from the dehumidifier to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifier. 40 is provided. In FIG. 2, the regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting a condensing unit 22b, a dehumidifying rotor 50, and an evaporating unit 23a. In the regeneration path 40, a regeneration fan 41 is provided between the condensing unit 22 b and the dehumidifying rotor 50. The regeneration blower 41 blows drying air to the condensing unit 22b, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporation unit 23a in this order. The regeneration path 40 includes a regeneration air inlet 42 formed on the front surface (left side in FIG. 2) of the outer box 1, and a regeneration air outlet 43 formed on the rear surface (right side in FIG. 2) of the outer box 1. To communicate outside the aircraft. An air filter 44 that prevents dust from entering the regeneration path 40 is detachably installed at the regeneration air inlet 42.

  Hereinafter, the flow of regeneration air in the regeneration path 40 will be described. As shown by the arrow 45a, the regeneration air flows into the regeneration path 40 from the outside through the regeneration air inlet 42 and is blown to the condensing unit 22b. In the condensing unit 22b, the regeneration air is heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant. The regeneration air heated in the condensing unit 22b is blown to the dehumidification rotor 50 via the regeneration blower 41, which is an air flow source of the regeneration path 40, as indicated by an arrow 45b. In the dehumidifying rotor 50, the regeneration air desorbs moisture from the dehumidifying agent and regenerates the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. The regeneration air that has passed through the dehumidifying rotor 50 is blown to the evaporator 23a as indicated by an arrow 45d. In the evaporation unit 23a, the regeneration air is dehumidified by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. The regenerated air that has been cooled and dehumidified is discharged out of the apparatus through the regenerative air outlet 43 as indicated by an arrow 45e. The arrangement position of the regeneration fan 41 is not limited to between the condensing unit 22 b and the dehumidification rotor 50 as long as it is within the regeneration path 40. For example, the regeneration blower 41 may be disposed between the regeneration air intake 42 and the condensing unit 22b.

  Next, the operation of the dehumidifying rotor 50 will be described. FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing and drying machine shown in FIG. In FIG. 3, the dehumidification rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. A rotor drive mechanism (not shown) rotates the dehumidification rotor 50 at a rotation speed of, for example, 1 rotation / minute. A part of the dehumidifying rotor 50 that holds the dehumidifying agent that has adsorbed the moisture contained in the drying air in the drying path 30 is disposed on the regeneration path 40 side by the rotation of the dehumidifying rotor 50. Then, in the regeneration path 40, the regeneration air desorbs moisture from the dehumidifier that has adsorbed moisture in the portion of the dehumidification rotor 50, and regenerates the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifier. Further, by the rotation of the dehumidification rotor 50, the portion of the dehumidification rotor 50 is again arranged on the drying path 30 side, and adsorbs moisture contained in the drying air. Such an operation is repeated, and the laundry is dried. The dehumidifying rotor 50 can be made of, for example, a honeycomb-shaped material having an axial ventilation hole formed inside and formed by coating the material with a dehumidifying agent. . As for the shape of the material, plate-like elements may be arranged in parallel in the axial direction on the inner side formed into a cylindrical shape. Further, it is also possible to use a cylindrical shape in which the inside is divided into small rooms and each small room is filled with a dehumidifying agent. As the dehumidifying agent, for example, silica gel, zeolite, activated carbon or activated alumina can be used.

  Next, the heat exchange circuit will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a heat exchange circuit of the washing / drying machine shown in FIG. In FIG. 4, the heat exchange circuit 20 is configured by connecting a compressor 21, a condenser 22, a decompressor (not shown) made of, for example, a throttle valve or a capillary tube, and an evaporator 23. The compressor 21 and the condenser 22 are communicated with each other through a refrigerant path 24a. The condenser 22 and the evaporator 23 are communicated with each other through the decompressor by the refrigerant path 24c. The evaporator 23 and the compressor 21 are communicated with each other through a refrigerant path 24e. The refrigerant sequentially flows in the heat exchange circuit 20 in the directions of arrows 25a, 25b, 25c, 25d, 25e, and 25f, and circulates the refrigerant through the compressor 21, the condenser 22, the decompressor, and the evaporator 23. The refrigerant circulating in the heat exchange circuit is compressed by the compressor 21, dissipated to the surroundings by the condenser 22, cooled, depressurized by the decompressor, and absorbed by the evaporator 23 and heated.

  The condenser 22 has a plurality of condensing parts, that is, a condensing part 22a and a condensing part 22b. The condensing part 22a and the condensing part 22b are connected by the refrigerant path | route 24b. As shown by the arrow 25b, the refrigerant flows in the order of the condensing unit 22a and the condensing unit 22b. One of the condensers 22 a and 22 b can be disposed on the drying path 30 and the other can be disposed on the regeneration path 40. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the temperature of the drying air flowing into the rotary tank 5 can be further increased by arranging the condensing part 22 a through which the refrigerant flows first in the drying path 30. Furthermore, since the temperature of the drying path 30 increases with time due to the heat generation of the dehumidifying rotor 50 and the circulation of air, the drying air in the drying path 30 is heated and the temperature drop of the condensing part 22a is reduced. Regeneration failure of the dehumidifying rotor 50 due to lowering of the temperature can be prevented. The evaporator 23 has a plurality of evaporators, that is, an evaporator 23a and an evaporator 23b. The evaporation unit 23a and the evaporation unit 23b are communicated with each other through a refrigerant path 24d. As shown by the arrow 25d, the refrigerant flows in the order of the evaporator 23a and the evaporator 23b. One of the evaporators 23 a and 23 b can be disposed on the drying path 30 and the other can be disposed on the regeneration path 40. As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the evaporator 23 a through which the refrigerant flows first is disposed in the regeneration circuit 40, so that the regeneration air can be sufficiently dehumidified, and the highly humid air is discharged outside the apparatus. Can be prevented. As the refrigerant, for example, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons such as propane and isobutane, ammonia or water can be used.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing and drying machine shown in FIG. Although there is a part overlapping with the above description, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 has a condensing part 22a and a condensing part 22b, the condensing part 22a through which the refrigerant flows first is arranged in the drying path 30, and the condensing part 22b is arranged in the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 includes an evaporator 23a and an evaporator 23b. The evaporator 23a through which the refrigerant flows first is disposed in the regeneration path 40, and the evaporator 23b is disposed in the drying path 30. The condenser 22 is not integrated, but is separated into the condensing part 22a and the condensing part 22b, and the heat is leaked between the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40 by arranging them in the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40, respectively. can do. Further, the evaporator 23 is not integrated, but is separated into the evaporator 23 a and the evaporator 23 b, and each is disposed in the regeneration path 40 and the drying path 30, so that heat leaks between the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. Can be suppressed.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condensing unit 22a, the rotating tub 5, and the evaporation unit 23b. As shown by the arrow 35b, the drying air flows from the dehumidifying rotor 50 toward the condensing unit 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotation tank 5 from the condensation part 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23b from the rotating tank 5. FIG. Further, as indicated by an arrow 35 f, the air flows from the evaporation unit 23 b toward the dehumidification rotor 50 through a drying circulation path that connects the evaporation unit 23 b and the dehumidification rotor 50. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air is further heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22a. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporation section 23b by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the drying air is dehumidified again in the dehumidifying rotor 50 and heated. Due to the flow of the drying air, the drying air dehumidified in the evaporation unit 23b is further dehumidified by adsorbing moisture contained in the drying air in the dehumidification rotor 50, so that the humidity is lower. The laundry in the rotating tub 5 can be dried with drying air. At the same time, the temperature of the drying air is increased by heat generated by moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent and heating in the condensing unit 22a. Therefore, since the drying air can be heated and dehumidified with energy efficiency, the drying time can be shortened and the drying efficiency can be improved. In addition, since the drying operation is performed by circulating the inside of the drying path without discharging the drying air outside the laundry dryer, the drying operation can be performed without greatly affecting the temperature and humidity environment outside the laundry dryer. .

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condensing unit 22b, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporation unit 23a. As shown by the arrow 45a, the regeneration air flows from outside the apparatus and flows toward the condensing unit 22b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45b, it flows toward the dehumidification rotor 50 from the condensation part 22b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23a from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45e, it is discharged | emitted from the evaporation part 23a outside the apparatus. Then, the regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is heated in the condensing unit 22b. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled in the evaporator 23a. With such a flow of regeneration air, the regeneration air heated in the condensing unit 22b is used to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent and regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Therefore, since the drying air can be dehumidified with energy efficiency, the drying time can be shortened and the drying efficiency can be improved. In addition, the regeneration air that has passed through the dehumidification rotor 50 and absorbed moisture is cooled in the evaporation unit 23a, so that the regeneration air can be efficiently dehumidified.

  The washing / drying machine according to the first embodiment can be operated according to the following operation method, for example. That is, before the dehydration process, which is the final process in the washing process, is completed, the operation of the compressor 21 is started in advance during the dehydration process so that the heat exchange circuit 20 can be in a stable state. At this time, the blowing air to the drying path 30 and the blowing air to the regeneration path 40, that is, the activation of the drying fan 31 and the regeneration fan 41 are performed after dehydration has progressed to some extent. By starting the operation of the compressor 21 during the dehydration process, the heat exchange circuit 20 that takes time to reach a stable state can be made stable in advance, and the drying process can be started quickly without wasting time. Moreover, by starting ventilation to the drying path | route 30 during a spin-drying | dehydration process, the water | moisture content which a laundry contains can be heated, the viscosity of a water | moisture content can be reduced and the water content which can be spin-dry | dehydrated can be increased. In addition, by starting the blowing to the regeneration path 40 during the dehydration process, moisture is desorbed from the dehumidifying agent of the dehumidifying rotor 50 in advance, and the time required for the drying process can be shortened.

  Also, for example, at the beginning of the drying process, air is not sent to the regeneration path 40, but is sent to the regeneration path 40 to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifier after a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) has elapsed. Can do. Further, by repeatedly starting and stopping the regeneration fan 41 every predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes), it is possible to intermittently blow air to the regeneration path 40. Thereby, the power consumption of the fan 41 for reproduction | regeneration can be suppressed and an energy saving effect can be achieved. On the other hand, the ventilation to the drying path 30 (that is, the operation of the drying fan 31) can be continuously performed during the drying process. Thereby, shortening of drying time and improvement of drying efficiency can be achieved.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 6 is a schematic vertical sectional view on the regeneration path side of the washing and drying machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing and drying machine shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing and drying machine shown in FIG. The washing and drying machine of the second embodiment and the washing and drying machine of the first embodiment described above basically have the same configuration. However, the second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the reproduction path 40 is configured as shown in FIGS.

  Specifically, in FIG. 6, a regeneration path 40 is provided above the circumferential surface of the water tank 3 (upper side in FIG. 2). The regeneration path 40 includes a regeneration circulation path that does not communicate with the outside of the apparatus and connects the evaporator 23a and the condenser 22b. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the regenerating air cooled and dehumidified in the evaporating unit 23a is sent to the condensing unit 22b through the regenerating circulation path as indicated by an arrow 45f. The regeneration air is again heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22b. By regenerating and supplying regeneration air to the dehumidification rotor 50 through the regeneration path 40 having such a configuration, the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent contained in the dehumidification rotor 50 can be more efficiently regenerated.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 8, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 has a condensing part 22a and a condensing part 22b, the condensing part 22a through which the refrigerant flows first is arranged in the drying path 30, and the condensing part 22b is arranged in the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 includes an evaporator 23a and an evaporator 23b. The evaporator 23a through which the refrigerant flows first is disposed in the regeneration path 40, and the evaporator 23b is disposed in the drying path 30.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condensing unit 22a, the rotating tub 5, and the evaporation unit 23b. As shown by the arrow 35b, the drying air flows from the dehumidifying rotor 50 toward the condensing unit 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotation tank 5 from the condensation part 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23b from the rotating tank 5. FIG. Further, as indicated by an arrow 35f, the air flows from the evaporation unit 23b toward the dehumidification rotor 50 via a drying circulation path that connects the evaporation unit 23b and the dehumidification rotor 50. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air is further heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22a. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporation section 23b by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the drying air is dehumidified again in the dehumidifying rotor 50 and heated.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condensing unit 22b, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporation unit 23a. The regeneration air flows from the condensing unit 22b toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 45b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23a from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. As indicated by an arrow 45f, the refrigerant flows from the evaporator 23a toward the condenser 22b through a regeneration circulation path that connects the evaporator 23a and the condenser 22b. Then, the regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is heated in the condensing unit 22b. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled in the evaporator 23a. Thereafter, the regeneration air is again heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22b. By recirculating and supplying regeneration air to the dehumidification rotor 50 by such a flow of regeneration air, the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent contained in the dehumidification rotor 50 can be more efficiently regenerated. In addition, the drying air is circulated in the drying path 30 without being discharged outside the washing dryer, and the drying air is circulated in the regeneration path 40 without being discharged outside the washing dryer. In addition, the drying operation can be performed without greatly affecting the temperature and humidity environment outside the washing dryer.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 9, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 9, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condenser 22, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporator 23. The drying air flows in from the outside of the machine and flows toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 35a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35b, it flows toward the condenser 22 from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotary tank 5 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the rotary tank 5. Further, as shown by an arrow 35e, the gas is discharged from the evaporator 23 to the outside of the apparatus. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is further heated in the condenser 22. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condenser 22 and the dehumidifying rotor 50. The regeneration air flows from outside the apparatus and flows toward the condenser 22 as indicated by an arrow 45a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45b, it flows toward the dehumidification rotor 50 from the condenser 22. FIG. Further, as shown by an arrow 45c, the air is discharged from the dehumidifying rotor 50 to the outside of the machine. Then, the regeneration air is heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent.

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a drying path and a regeneration path of the washing / drying machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 10, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 10, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 has a condensing part 22a and a condensing part 22b, the condensing part 22a through which the refrigerant flows first is arranged in the drying path 30, and the condensing part 22b is arranged in the regeneration path 40.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condensing unit 22 a, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporator 23. The drying air flows in from the outside of the machine and flows toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 35a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35b, it flows toward the condensation part 22a from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotation tank 5 from the condensation part 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the rotary tank 5. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35e, it is discharged | emitted from the evaporator 23 outside the apparatus. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air is further heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22a. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condensing unit 22 b and the dehumidifying rotor 50. As shown by the arrow 45a, the regeneration air flows from outside the apparatus and flows toward the condensing unit 22b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45b, it flows toward the dehumidification rotor 50 from the condensation part 22b. Further, as shown by an arrow 45c, the air is discharged from the dehumidifying rotor 50 to the outside of the machine. Then, the regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is heated in the condensing unit 22b. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent.

(Embodiment 5)
FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 11, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 11, the dehumidification rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condenser 22, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporator 23. The drying air flows in from the outside of the machine and flows toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 35a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35b, it flows toward the condenser 22 from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotary tank 5 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the rotary tank 5. Further, as shown by an arrow 35e, the gas is discharged from the evaporator 23 to the outside of the apparatus. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is further heated in the condenser 22. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condenser 22, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporator 23. The regeneration air flows from outside the apparatus and flows toward the condenser 22 as indicated by an arrow 45a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45b, it flows toward the dehumidification rotor 50 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Further, as indicated by an arrow 45e, the gas is discharged from the evaporator 23 to the outside of the apparatus. Then, the regeneration air is heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

(Embodiment 6)
FIG. 12 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to Embodiment 6 of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 12, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 12, the dehumidification rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 has a condensing part 22a and a condensing part 22b, the condensing part 22a through which the refrigerant flows first is arranged in the drying path 30, and the condensing part 22b is arranged in the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condensing unit 22 a, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporator 23. The drying air flows in from the outside of the machine and flows toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 35a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35b, it flows toward the condensation part 22a from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotation tank 5 from the condensation part 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the rotary tank 5. Further, as shown by an arrow 35e, the gas is discharged from the evaporator 23 to the outside of the apparatus. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air is further heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22a. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condensing unit 22b, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporator 23. As shown by the arrow 45a, the regeneration air flows from outside the apparatus and flows toward the condensing unit 22b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45b, it flows toward the dehumidification rotor 50 from the condensation part 22b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Further, as indicated by an arrow 45e, the gas is discharged from the evaporator 23 to the outside of the apparatus. Then, the regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is heated in the condensing unit 22b. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

(Embodiment 7)
FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of a washing / drying machine according to Embodiment 7 of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 13, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 13, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 includes an evaporator 23a and an evaporator 23b. The evaporator 23a through which the refrigerant flows first is disposed in the regeneration path 40, and the evaporator 23b is disposed in the drying path 30.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condenser 22, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporation unit 23b. The drying air flows in from the outside of the machine and flows toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 35a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35b, it flows toward the condenser 22 from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotary tank 5 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23b from the rotating tank 5. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35e, it is discharged | emitted from the evaporation part 23b outside the apparatus. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is further heated in the condenser 22. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporation section 23b by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condenser 22, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporation unit 23a. The regeneration air flows from outside the apparatus and flows toward the condenser 22 as indicated by an arrow 45a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45b, it flows toward the dehumidification rotor 50 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23a from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45e, it is discharged | emitted from the evaporation part 23a outside the apparatus. Then, the regeneration air is heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled in the evaporator 23a.

(Embodiment 8)
FIG. 14 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 14, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 14, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 has a condensing part 22a and a condensing part 22b, the condensing part 22a through which the refrigerant flows first is arranged in the drying path 30, and the condensing part 22b is arranged in the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 includes an evaporator 23a and an evaporator 23b. The evaporator 23a through which the refrigerant flows first is disposed in the regeneration path 40, and the evaporator 23b is disposed in the drying path 30.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condensing unit 22a, the rotating tub 5, and the evaporation unit 23b. The drying air flows in from the outside of the machine and flows toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 35a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35b, it flows toward the condensation part 22a from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotation tank 5 from the condensation part 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23b from the rotating tank 5. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35e, it is discharged | emitted from the evaporation part 23b outside the apparatus. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air is further heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22a. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporation section 23b by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condensing unit 22b, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporation unit 23a. As shown by the arrow 45a, the regeneration air flows from outside the apparatus and flows toward the condensing unit 22b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45b, it flows toward the dehumidification rotor 50 from the condensation part 22b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23a from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45e, it is discharged | emitted from the evaporation part 23a outside the apparatus. Then, the regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is heated in the condensing unit 22b. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled in the evaporator 23a.

(Embodiment 9)
FIG. 15 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 15, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 15, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condenser 22, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporator 23. The drying air flows from the dehumidifying rotor 50 toward the condenser 22 as indicated by an arrow 35b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotary tank 5 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the rotary tank 5. Further, as indicated by an arrow 35 f, the air flows from the evaporator 23 toward the dehumidification rotor 50 through a drying circulation path that connects the evaporator 23 and the dehumidification rotor 50. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is further heated in the condenser 22. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the drying air is dehumidified again in the dehumidifying rotor 50 and heated.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condenser 22 and the dehumidifying rotor 50. The regeneration air flows from outside the apparatus and flows toward the condenser 22 as indicated by an arrow 45a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45b, it flows toward the dehumidification rotor 50 from the condenser 22. FIG. Further, as shown by an arrow 45c, the air is discharged from the dehumidifying rotor 50 to the outside of the machine. Then, the regeneration air is heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent.

(Embodiment 10)
FIG. 16 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 16, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 16, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 has a condensing part 22a and a condensing part 22b, the condensing part 22a through which the refrigerant flows first is arranged in the drying path 30, and the condensing part 22b is arranged in the regeneration path 40.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condensing unit 22 a, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporator 23. As shown by the arrow 35b, the drying air flows from the dehumidifying rotor 50 toward the condensing unit 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotation tank 5 from the condensation part 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the rotary tank 5. Further, as indicated by an arrow 35 f, the air flows from the evaporator 23 toward the dehumidification rotor 50 through a drying circulation path that connects the evaporator 23 and the dehumidification rotor 50. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air is further heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22a. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the drying air is dehumidified again in the dehumidifying rotor 50 and heated.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condensing unit 22 b and the dehumidifying rotor 50. As shown by the arrow 45a, the regeneration air flows from outside the apparatus and flows toward the condensing unit 22b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45b, it flows toward the dehumidification rotor 50 from the condensation part 22b. Further, as shown by an arrow 45c, the air is discharged from the dehumidifying rotor 50 to the outside of the machine. Then, the regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is heated in the condensing unit 22b. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent.

(Embodiment 11)
FIG. 17 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 17, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 17, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condenser 22, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporator 23. The drying air flows from the dehumidifying rotor 50 toward the condenser 22 as indicated by an arrow 35b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotary tank 5 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the rotary tank 5. Further, as indicated by an arrow 35 f, the air flows from the evaporator 23 toward the dehumidification rotor 50 through a drying circulation path that connects the evaporator 23 and the dehumidification rotor 50. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is further heated in the condenser 22. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the drying air is dehumidified again in the dehumidifying rotor 50 and heated.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condenser 22, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporator 23. The regeneration air flows from outside the apparatus and flows toward the condenser 22 as indicated by an arrow 45a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45b, it flows toward the dehumidification rotor 50 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Further, as indicated by an arrow 45e, the gas is discharged from the evaporator 23 to the outside of the apparatus. Then, the regeneration air is heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

(Embodiment 12)
FIG. 18 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to the twelfth embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 18, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 18, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 has a condensing part 22a and a condensing part 22b, the condensing part 22a through which the refrigerant flows first is arranged in the drying path 30, and the condensing part 22b is arranged in the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condensing unit 22 a, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporator 23. As shown by the arrow 35b, the drying air flows from the dehumidifying rotor 50 toward the condensing unit 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotation tank 5 from the condensation part 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the rotary tank 5. Further, as indicated by an arrow 35 f, the air flows from the evaporator 23 toward the dehumidification rotor 50 through a drying circulation path that connects the evaporator 23 and the dehumidification rotor 50. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air is further heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22a. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the drying air is dehumidified again in the dehumidifying rotor 50 and heated.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condensing unit 22b, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporator 23. As shown by the arrow 45a, the regeneration air flows from outside the apparatus and flows toward the condensing unit 22b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45b, it flows toward the dehumidification rotor 50 from the condensation part 22b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Further, as indicated by an arrow 45e, the gas is discharged from the evaporator 23 to the outside of the apparatus. Then, the regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is heated in the condensing unit 22b. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

(Embodiment 13)
FIG. 19 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of a washing / drying machine according to Embodiment 13 of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 19, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 19, the dehumidification rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 includes an evaporator 23a and an evaporator 23b. The evaporator 23a through which the refrigerant flows first is disposed in the regeneration path 40, and the evaporator 23b is disposed in the drying path 30.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condenser 22, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporation unit 23b. The drying air flows from the dehumidifying rotor 50 toward the condenser 22 as indicated by an arrow 35b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotary tank 5 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23b from the rotating tank 5. FIG. Further, as indicated by an arrow 35f, the air flows from the evaporation unit 23b toward the dehumidification rotor 50 via a drying circulation path that connects the evaporation unit 23b and the dehumidification rotor 50. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is further heated in the condenser 22. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporation section 23b by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the drying air is dehumidified again in the dehumidifying rotor 50 and heated.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condenser 22, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporation unit 23a. The regeneration air flows from outside the apparatus and flows toward the condenser 22 as indicated by an arrow 45a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45b, it flows toward the dehumidification rotor 50 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23a from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45e, it is discharged | emitted from the evaporation part 23a outside the apparatus. Then, the regeneration air is heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled in the evaporator 23a.

(Embodiment 14)
FIG. 20 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 20, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 20, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condenser 22, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporator 23. The drying air flows in from the outside of the machine and flows toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 35a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35b, it flows toward the condenser 22 from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotary tank 5 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the rotary tank 5. Further, as shown by an arrow 35e, the gas is discharged from the evaporator 23 to the outside of the apparatus. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is further heated in the condenser 22. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condenser 22, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporator 23. The regeneration air flows from the condenser 22 toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 45b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Further, as indicated by an arrow 45 f, the refrigerant flows from the evaporator 23 toward the condenser 22 through a regeneration circulation path that connects the evaporator 23 and the condenser 22. Then, the regeneration air is heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the regeneration air is again heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22.

(Embodiment 15)
FIG. 21 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to Embodiment 15 of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 21, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 21, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 has a condensing part 22a and a condensing part 22b, the condensing part 22a through which the refrigerant flows first is arranged in the drying path 30, and the condensing part 22b is arranged in the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condensing unit 22 a, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporator 23. The drying air flows in from the outside of the machine and flows toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 35a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35b, it flows toward the condensation part 22a from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotation tank 5 from the condensation part 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the rotary tank 5. Further, as shown by an arrow 35e, the gas is discharged from the evaporator 23 to the outside of the apparatus. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air is further heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22a. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condensing unit 22b, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporator 23. The regeneration air flows from the condensing unit 22b toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 45b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45f, it flows toward the condensation part 22b from the evaporator 23 via the reproduction | regeneration circulation path which connects the evaporator 23 and the condensation part 22b. Then, the regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is heated in the condensing unit 22b. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the regeneration air is again heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22b.

(Embodiment 16)
FIG. 22 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to the sixteenth embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 22, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 22, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 includes an evaporator 23a and an evaporator 23b. The evaporator 23a through which the refrigerant flows first is disposed in the regeneration path 40, and the evaporator 23b is disposed in the drying path 30.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condenser 22, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporation unit 23b. The drying air flows in from the outside of the machine and flows toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 35a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35b, it flows toward the condenser 22 from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotary tank 5 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23b from the rotating tank 5. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35e, it is discharged | emitted from the evaporation part 23b outside the apparatus. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is further heated in the condenser 22. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporation section 23b by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condenser 22, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporation unit 23a. The regeneration air flows from the condenser 22 toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 45b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23a from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Further, as indicated by an arrow 45f, the refrigerant flows from the evaporator 23a toward the condenser 22 through a regeneration circulation path that connects the evaporator 23a and the condenser 22. Then, the regeneration air is heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled in the evaporator 23a. Thereafter, the regeneration air is again heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22.

(Embodiment 17)
FIG. 23 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to the seventeenth embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 23, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 23, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 has a condensing part 22a and a condensing part 22b, the condensing part 22a through which the refrigerant flows first is arranged in the drying path 30, and the condensing part 22b is arranged in the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 includes an evaporator 23a and an evaporator 23b. The evaporator 23a through which the refrigerant flows first is disposed in the regeneration path 40, and the evaporator 23b is disposed in the drying path 30.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condensing unit 22a, the rotating tub 5, and the evaporation unit 23b. The drying air flows in from the outside of the machine and flows toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 35a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35b, it flows toward the condensation part 22a from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotation tank 5 from the condensation part 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23b from the rotating tank 5. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35e, it is discharged | emitted from the evaporation part 23b outside the apparatus. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air is further heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22a. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporation section 23b by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condensing unit 22b, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporation unit 23a. The regeneration air flows from the condensing unit 22b toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 45b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23a from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. As indicated by an arrow 45f, the refrigerant flows from the evaporator 23a toward the condenser 22b through a regeneration circulation path that connects the evaporator 23a and the condenser 22b. Then, the regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is heated in the condensing unit 22b. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled in the evaporator 23a. Thereafter, the regeneration air is again heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22b.

(Embodiment 18)
FIG. 24 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing and drying machine according to the eighteenth embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 24, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 24, the dehumidification rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condenser 22, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporator 23. The drying air flows from the dehumidifying rotor 50 toward the condenser 22 as indicated by an arrow 35b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotary tank 5 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the rotary tank 5. Further, as indicated by an arrow 35 f, the air flows from the evaporator 23 toward the dehumidification rotor 50 through a drying circulation path that connects the evaporator 23 and the dehumidification rotor 50. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is further heated in the condenser 22. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the drying air is dehumidified again in the dehumidifying rotor 50 and heated.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condenser 22, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporator 23. The regeneration air flows from the condenser 22 toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 45b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Further, as indicated by an arrow 45 f, the refrigerant flows from the evaporator 23 toward the condenser 22 through a regeneration circulation path that connects the evaporator 23 and the condenser 22. Then, the regeneration air is heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the regeneration air is again heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22.

(Embodiment 19)
FIG. 25 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to the nineteenth embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 25, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 25, the dehumidification rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 has a condensing part 22a and a condensing part 22b, the condensing part 22a through which the refrigerant flows first is arranged in the drying path 30, and the condensing part 22b is arranged in the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condensing unit 22 a, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporator 23. As shown by the arrow 35b, the drying air flows from the dehumidifying rotor 50 toward the condensing unit 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotation tank 5 from the condensation part 22a. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the rotary tank 5. Further, as indicated by an arrow 35 f, the air flows from the evaporator 23 toward the dehumidification rotor 50 through a drying circulation path that connects the evaporator 23 and the dehumidification rotor 50. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air is further heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22a. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the drying air is dehumidified again in the dehumidifying rotor 50 and heated.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condensing unit 22b, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporator 23. The regeneration air flows from the condensing unit 22b toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 45b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporator 23 from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45f, it flows toward the condensation part 22b from the evaporator 23 via the reproduction | regeneration circulation path which connects the evaporator 23 and the condensation part 22b. Then, the regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is heated in the condensing unit 22b. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified in the evaporator 23 by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the regeneration air is again heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condensing unit 22b.

(Embodiment 20)
FIG. 26 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing / drying machine according to the twentieth embodiment of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 26, the configuration of the drying path and the regeneration path, and the flow of the drying air and the regeneration air will be described. In FIG. 26, the dehumidifying rotor 50 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The condenser 22 is disposed over both the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40. The evaporator 23 includes an evaporator 23a and an evaporator 23b. The evaporator 23a through which the refrigerant flows first is disposed in the regeneration path 40, and the evaporator 23b is disposed in the drying path 30.

  The drying path 30 is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor 50, the condenser 22, the rotary tank 5, and the evaporation unit 23b. The drying air flows from the dehumidifying rotor 50 toward the condenser 22 as indicated by an arrow 35b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35c, it flows toward the rotary tank 5 from the condenser 22. FIG. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 35d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23b from the rotating tank 5. FIG. Further, as indicated by an arrow 35f, the air flows from the evaporation unit 23b toward the dehumidification rotor 50 via a drying circulation path that connects the evaporation unit 23b and the dehumidification rotor 50. The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor 50 by adsorbing the moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, and is heated by the heat generated by the moisture adsorption of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the drying air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is further heated in the condenser 22. Next, the drying air dries the laundry put into the rotary tub 5 in the rotary tub 5 and absorbs moisture contained in the laundry. Next, the drying air is dehumidified in the evaporation section 23b by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled. Thereafter, the drying air is dehumidified again in the dehumidifying rotor 50 and heated.

  The regeneration path 40 is configured by connecting the condenser 22, the dehumidifying rotor 50, and the evaporation unit 23a. The regeneration air flows from the condenser 22 toward the dehumidifying rotor 50 as indicated by an arrow 45b. Moreover, as shown by the arrow 45d, it flows toward the evaporation part 23a from the dehumidification rotor 50. FIG. Further, as indicated by an arrow 45f, the refrigerant flows from the evaporator 23a toward the condenser 22 through a regeneration circulation path that connects the evaporator 23a and the condenser 22. Then, the regeneration air is heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22. Next, the regenerating air causes the dehumidifying rotor 50 to desorb moisture from the dehumidifying agent to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. Next, the regeneration air is dehumidified by being absorbed by the refrigerant and cooled in the evaporator 23a. Thereafter, the regeneration air is again heated by absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser 22.

  In the description so far, it has been described that the drying path 30 including the drying circulation path circulates and supplies the drying air to the inside of the rotary tank 5. However, the drying path 30 partially transfers the heat amount of the drying air to the outside of the machine. You may have the heat dissipation mechanism to discharge | emit. For example, an exhaust port for discharging part of the drying air to the outside of the apparatus may be formed in the drying path 30, and a mechanism for cooling the drying air in the air or water may be provided in the drying path 30. During the drying process, the amount of heat that the drying air absorbs from the refrigerant in the condenser 22 is larger than the amount of heat that is absorbed by the refrigerant in the evaporator 23 by the amount of power consumed by the compressor 21. Therefore, as the drying air circulates in the drying path 30, the amount of heat of the drying air increases, the amount of heat of the refrigerant in the heat exchange circuit 20 increases, and the pressure of the refrigerant increases. If the operation is continued as it is, there is a possibility that the motor load of the compressor 21 increases and an overcurrent flows and stops. Therefore, by discharging a part of the heat amount of the drying air to the outside of the apparatus, it is possible to suppress an increase in the pressure of the refrigerant due to the heat amount accumulation for the power consumption of the compressor 21 in the heat exchange circuit 20, and it is safe and stable. The operation of the heat exchange circuit 20 can be realized. Further, for example, a sensor for detecting the state of drying air or refrigerant (for example, temperature, pressure, etc.) may be provided, and the amount of heat of the drying air discharged outside the apparatus may be controlled based on the output of the sensor. Also, the control of the operation state of the heat exchange circuit 20 such as the control of the amount of heat that the refrigerant discharges to the outside of the machine and the control of the compression capacity of the compressor 21 based on the output of the sensor, for example, is safe and stable. The operation of the heat exchange circuit 20 can be realized.

  Further, in order to make it less susceptible to the vibration generated by the rotation of the rotating tub 5, the heat exchange circuit 20, the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40 are at least partially flexible or stretchable, such as a flexible tube. The member which has can be used. In addition, since the size of the outer box 1 is limited in a domestic washing and drying machine, the heat exchange circuit 20, the drying path 30 and the regeneration path 40 have the dimensions of all members included in them being minimized. For example, it is preferable that the inner wall portion such as the back side inside the outer box 1, the corner portion between the back surface and the bottom surface inside the outer box 1, or the lower portion of the water tank 3.

  Further, when the door 2 is in an open state during the drying process, the heat exchange circuit 20 can be controlled to be temporarily stopped in order to stop the supply of the drying air to the rotating tub 3. For example, the compressor 21 can be controlled to stop. Thereby, the laundry can be taken in and out safely during the drying process.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above-described embodiment but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

It is a longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram by the side of the drying path | route of the washing-drying machine of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram by the side of the reproduction | regeneration path | route of the washing / drying machine shown in FIG. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the drying path | route and the reproduction | regeneration path | route of the washing-drying machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram of the heat exchange circuit of the washing / drying machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing and drying machine shown in FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram by the side of the reproduction | regeneration path | route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the drying path | route and the reproduction | regeneration path | route of the washing-drying machine shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of the washing and drying machine shown in FIG. 6. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 5 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 6 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 7 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 8 of this invention. It is a block diagram of a drying route and a regeneration route of a washing / drying machine according to Embodiment 9 of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 10 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying path | route and the reproduction | regeneration path | route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 11 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 12 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 13 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 14 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 15 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 16 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 17 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 18 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 19 of this invention. It is a block diagram of the drying route and the regeneration route of the washing / drying machine of Embodiment 20 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Outer box, 1a Outer box opening part, 2 Door, 3 Water tank, 3a Water tank opening part, 4 Door packing, 5 Rotating tank, 5a Rotating tank opening part, 5b Rotating shaft, 6 Electric motor, 7 Liquid balancer, 8 Drain pipe, 9 drainage filter, 10 drainage hose, 11 drainage valve, 12 pressure guiding pipe, 13 water level sensor, 20 heat exchange circuit, 21 compressor, 22 condenser, 22a, 22b condensation section, 23 evaporator, 23a, 23b evaporation section, 24a 24b, 24c, 24d, 24e Refrigerant path, 25a, 25b, 25c, 25d, 25e, 25f Refrigerant flow, 30 Drying path, 31 Drying fan, 32 Drying air inlet, 33 Drying air outlet, 35a, 35b 35c, 35d, 35e, 35f Drying air flow, 40 regeneration path, 41 regeneration fan, 42 regeneration air intake, 43 Raw air outlet, 44 air filter, 45a, 45b, 45c, 45d, 45e, 45f regeneration air flow, 50 dehumidification rotor.

Claims (8)

An outer box,
A water tank provided in the outer box;
A rotating tank provided in the water tank;
A heat exchange circuit configured by connecting a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator, and circulating a refrigerant sequentially to the compressor, the condenser, and the evaporator;
A dehumidification rotor containing a dehumidifying agent capable of absorbing and desorbing moisture;
A drying path for blowing drying air into the rotating tank;
A regeneration path for blowing regeneration air to the dehumidifying rotor,
The refrigerant is compressed in the compressor, radiates and cools the surroundings in the condenser, and absorbs heat from the surroundings and is heated in the evaporator,
The drying path includes a drying fan, and is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor, the condenser, the rotating tank, and the evaporator,
The drying blower blows the drying air in order to the dehumidification rotor, the condenser, the rotary tank, and the evaporator,
The drying air is dehumidified by the dehumidifying rotor adsorbing moisture contained in the drying air by the dehumidifying agent, absorbing heat from the refrigerant in the condenser, and absorbing heat to the refrigerant in the evaporator. Is dehumidified by being cooled and
The regeneration path includes a regeneration fan, and is configured by connecting the condenser and the dehumidifying rotor,
The regeneration fan blows the regeneration air in order to the condenser and the dehumidifying rotor,
The washing air dryer, wherein the regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant in the condenser and is heated, and moisture is desorbed from the dehumidifying agent in the dehumidifying rotor to regenerate the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifying agent. The drying path includes a drying circulation path that connects the evaporator and the dehumidifying rotor;
The washing / drying machine according to claim 1, wherein the drying air dehumidified in the evaporator is blown to the dehumidification rotor through the drying circulation path. The condenser has a plurality of condensing parts,
The drying path is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor, one condensing unit among the plurality of condensing units, the rotating tank, and the evaporator,
The washing / drying machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the regeneration path is configured by connecting another condensation unit of the plurality of condensation units and the dehumidification rotor.   The washing / drying machine according to claim 3, wherein in the heat exchange circuit, the refrigerant flows in the order of the one condensing unit and the other condensing unit. The regeneration path is configured by connecting the condenser, the dehumidifying rotor, and the evaporator,
The regeneration fan blows the regeneration air to the condenser, the dehumidification rotor, and the evaporator in order,
The regeneration air absorbs heat from the refrigerant and is heated in the condenser, dehydrates moisture from the dehumidifier in the dehumidification rotor, regenerates the moisture adsorption capacity of the dehumidifier, and converts the refrigerant into the refrigerant in the evaporator. The washing and drying machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the dryer is dehumidified by absorbing heat and cooling. The regeneration path includes a regeneration circulation path that connects the evaporator and the condenser,
The washing / drying machine according to claim 5, wherein the regeneration air dehumidified in the evaporator is blown to the condenser via the regeneration circulation path. The evaporator has a plurality of evaporation units,
The drying path is configured by connecting the dehumidification rotor, the condenser, the rotary tank, and one of the plurality of evaporation units.
The washing / drying machine according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the regeneration path is configured by connecting the condenser, the dehumidifying rotor, and another evaporation unit among the plurality of evaporation units.     The washing / drying machine according to claim 7, wherein in the heat exchange circuit, the refrigerant flows in the order of the other evaporation unit and the one evaporation unit.

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