DEHUMIDIFIER

Abstract

Proposed is a dehumidifier which includes a dehumidifier body having an intake part and a discharge part, a compressor disposed inside the dehumidifier body and configured to compress refrigerant, a fan assembly disposed inside the dehumidifier body and configured to draw in air through the intake part and discharge the air through the discharge part, a heat exchange part disposed between the intake part and the fan assembly inside the dehumidifier body and configured to exchange heat between refrigerant compressed by the compressor and air drawn in through the intake part, a support part disposed inside the dehumidifier body and configured to support the fan assembly and the heat exchange part, and a gap determining part coupled to the support part and disposed between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part to determine a gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2025-0030465, filed Mar. 10, 2025, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein for all purposes by this reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present disclosure relates to a dehumidifier used to lower humidity in a desired space.

Description of the Related Art

A dehumidifier is a home appliance that draws in air from a space to be dehumidified, removes moisture contained in the air through heat exchange, and discharges the dehumidified air back into the space, thereby lowering the humidity of the space.

The dehumidifier sequentially repeats the processes of drawing in air from the space to be dehumidified by using a fan assembly, removing moisture from the air by using a heat exchange part, heating the air, and discharging the air into the space to be dehumidified by using the fan assembly, thereby lowering the humidity of the space to be dehumidified.

Recently, technology for miniaturizing the dehumidifier has been actively developed, and in particular, technology for reducing the thickness of the dehumidifier has been developed. In this case, the heat exchange part and the fan assembly are arranged in the thickness direction of the dehumidifier. Therefore, in the related art, as the thickness of the dehumidifier decreased, a gap between the heat exchange part and the fan assembly is reduced, resulting in a decrease in heat exchange performance.

Documents of Related Art

(Patent Document 1) Korean Patent No.10-2506410

(Patent Document 2) Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2025-0006644

(Patent Document 3) Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2025-0006645

(Patent Document 4) Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2025-0006646

(Patent Document 5) Korean Patent Application Publication No. 10-2025-0006647

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, the present disclosure has been made keeping in mind the above problems occurring in the related art, and the present disclosure is intended to provide a dehumidifier capable of securing a gap between a heat exchange part and a fan assembly.

In order to achieve the objectives of the present disclosure, the present disclosure may include the following configuration.

A dehumidifier of the present disclosure includes: a dehumidifier body having an intake part and a discharge part; a compressor disposed inside the dehumidifier body and configured to compress refrigerant; a fan assembly disposed inside the dehumidifier body and configured to draw in air through the intake part and discharge the air through the discharge part; a heat exchange part disposed between the intake part and the fan assembly on the basis of a first axial direction inside the dehumidifier body and configured to exchange heat between refrigerant compressed by the compressor and air drawn in through the intake part; a support part disposed inside the dehumidifier body and configured to support the fan assembly and the heat exchange part; and a gap determining part coupled to the support part and disposed between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part on the basis of the first axial direction to determine a gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part on the basis of the first axial direction.

In the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the gap determining part may include a first determining member that supports the fan assembly by being located between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part on the basis of the first axial direction.

In the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the gap determining part may include a second determining member that supports the heat exchange part by being located between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part on the basis of the first axial direction. The first determining member and the second determining member may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other along the first axial direction.

In the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the support part may include a support body that supports the fan assembly and the heat exchange part at a lower side of the fan assembly and a lower side of the heat exchange part. The first determining member may protrude upward from an upper surface of the support body.

In the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the dehumidifier may further include: a blocking part configured to block inflow and outflow of air through regions between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part. The blocking part may be arranged to block the regions between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part.

In the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the fan assembly may include: a fan that generates a suction force for drawing in air through the intake part and a blowing force for discharging the drawn air to the discharge part; and a shroud disposed between the fan and the heat exchange part on the basis of the first axial direction. The blocking part may include a first side blocking member coupled to the shroud so as to protrude toward the heat exchange part.

In the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the blocking part may include the first side blocking member that includes a plurality of first side blocking members. The shroud may include a bellmouth for air intake. At least one first side blocking member of the first side blocking members may be disposed on a first side of the bellmouth on the basis of a second axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction. At least one first side blocking member of the first side blocking members may be disposed on a second side of the bellmouth on the basis of the second axial direction.

In the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the gap determining part may include a first determining member that supports the fan assembly by being located between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part on the basis of the first axial direction. At least one first side blocking member of the first side blocking members may be coupled to the first determining member.

In the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the blocking part may include a second side blocking member coupled to the heat exchange part so as to protrude toward the fan assembly. A portion of the second side blocking member and a portion of the first side blocking member may be arranged to overlap each other.

In the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the first side blocking member may be disposed outside the second side blocking member on the basis of a second axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction.

In the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the fan assembly may include a protruding member protruding from the shroud toward the heat exchange part. The protruding member may be disposed at an upper side of the heat exchange part. The blocking part may include an upper blocking member protruding from an upper portion of the first side blocking member toward the heat exchange part. The upper blocking member may be disposed to block a space between the protruding member and the heat exchange part on the basis of a vertical direction.

In the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the blocking part may include the first side blocking member including a plurality of first side blocking members and the upper blocking member including a plurality of upper blocking members. Each of the upper blocking members may protrude from the upper portion of each of the first side blocking members toward the heat exchange part.

In the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the heat exchange part may include an evaporator for cooling air drawn in through the intake part, and a condenser for heating air passing through the evaporator. The evaporator may be disposed between the intake part and the condenser on the basis of the first axial direction. The upper blocking member may be formed to have a length longer than a sum of a distance between the shroud and the condenser and a length of the condenser on the basis of the first axial direction.

In the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the gap determining part may support at least one of the fan assembly and the heat exchange part such that the gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part based on the first axial direction is set to a preset reference distance.

According to the present disclosure, the following effects may be achieved.

The dehumidifier of the present disclosure may be implemented so as to secure a gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part by using the gap determining part. Accordingly, the dehumidifier of the present disclosure may be implemented so that the overall thickness thereof is reduced while satisfying heat exchange performance required for intended use. Accordingly, the dehumidifier of the present disclosure may achieve miniaturization while having dehumidifying performance required for an intended use.

According to the present disclosure, the gap determining part may be used to guide the fan assembly and the heat exchange part to be arranged such that a gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part is set to the preset reference distance. Accordingly, a worker may use the gap determining part to set a gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part to a reference distance, or to check whether the gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part is set to the reference distance. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the use of the gap determining part may improve the ease and precision of setting the gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part to a reference distance.

According to the present disclosure, the gap determining part may be implemented to support at least one of the fan assembly and the heat exchange part. Accordingly, according to the present disclosure, it is possible to maintain a gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part at a reference distance by using the gap determining part. Therefore, according to the present disclosure, by using the gap determining part, the gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part may be prevented from decreasing due to vibration, shaking, etc. during the use of the dehumidifier, thereby maintaining the dehumidification performance of the dehumidifier through the maintenance of heat exchange performance.

According to the present disclosure, the first determining member may be used to support the fan assembly, thereby securing a gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier of the present disclosure, the ease and accuracy of the task of arranging the fan assembly so that the gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part is set to a reference distance may be improved by using the first determining member. In addition, according to the present disclosure, by utilizing the support force of the first determining member, the fan assembly may be restricted from moving toward the heat exchange part due to vibration or shaking during use, thereby maintaining dehumidification performance by maintaining heat exchange performance.

According to the present disclosure, by using the blocking part, regions between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part may be blocked, thereby blocking the inflow and outflow of air through the regions between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part. Accordingly, according to the present disclosure, in the process of air dehumidified by the heat exchange part flowing to the fan assembly, the blocking part may block the dehumidified air from leaking to the outside through the regions between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part. Accordingly, according to the present disclosure, by using the blocking part, the flow rate of air dehumidified by the heat exchange part which is lost without flowing to the fan assembly may be reduced, and at the same time, the flow rate of air dehumidified by the heat exchange part flowing to the fan assembly may be increased. Accordingly, according to the present disclosure, the flow rate of dehumidified air discharged through the discharge part may be increased, thereby improving dehumidification efficiency and dehumidification performance. In addition, according to the present disclosure, by using the blocking part, air that has not been dehumidified by the heat exchange part may be blocked from flowing inward through the regions between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part. Accordingly, according to the present disclosure, the humidity of air discharged through the discharge part may be reduced, thereby improving dehumidification efficiency and dehumidification performance.

According to the present disclosure, a portion of the first side blocking member coupled to the shroud and a portion of the second side blocking member coupled to the heat exchange part may be disposed so as to overlap each other. Accordingly, according to the present disclosure, the flow rate of air entering and exiting through a gap between the first side blocking member and the second side blocking member may be reduced. In addition, according to the present disclosure, a portion of the first side blocking member and a portion of the second side blocking member may overlap each other so that the first side blocking member is disposed outside the second side blocking member. Accordingly, according to the present disclosure, the gap between the first side blocking member and the second side blocking member may not be disposed in the direction of the flow of dehumidified air flowing from the heat exchange part to the fan assembly. Accordingly, according to the present disclosure, the flow rate of dehumidified air flowing outward through the gap between the first side blocking member and the second side blocking member may be further reduced.

According to the present disclosure, the upper blocking member protruding from the upper portion of the first side blocking member toward the heat exchange part may be disposed to block a space between the protruding member arranged at the upper side of the heat exchange part and the heat exchange part. Accordingly, according to the present disclosure, the upper blocking member may be used to block the passage of air between the protruding member and the heat exchange part. Accordingly, according to the present disclosure, the flow rate of air dehumidified by the heat exchange part which is lost without flowing to the fan assembly may be reduced, and at the same time, the flow rate of air, which is not dehumidified by the heat exchange part, flowing inward through the regions between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part may be reduced. Accordingly, according to the present disclosure, dehumidification efficiency and dehumidification performance may be further improved.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and other objectives, features, and other advantages of the present disclosure will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a dehumidifier of the present disclosure;

FIGS. 2 and 3 are schematic exploded perspective views of the dehumidifier of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of a heat exchange part, a fan assembly, and a support part in the dehumidifier of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a schematic exploded perspective view of the heat exchange part, the fan assembly, and the support part in the dehumidifier of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line I-I of FIG. 4;

FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of the support part in the dehumidifier of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a schematic plan view of the support part in the dehumidifier of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 is a schematic plan view showing the heat exchange part and the fan assembly arranged on the support part of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view taken along line II-II of FIG. 4;

FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view of a shroud in the dehumidifier of the present disclosure;

FIG. 12 is a schematic enlarged view showing part A of FIG. 10 in an enlarged manner;

FIG. 13 is a schematic enlarged view showing part B of FIG. 5 in an enlarged manner; and

FIG. 14 is a schematic side view of the heat exchange part, the fan assembly, and the support part in the dehumidifier of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a dehumidifier of the present disclosure is described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. When adding reference numerals to components in each drawing, it should be noted that identical components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. In addition, when explaining the embodiment of the present disclosure, if a detailed description of the relevant known structure or function is determined to hinder understanding of the embodiment of the present disclosure, such detailed description shall be omitted. Meanwhile, FIG. 9 schematically illustrates a heat exchange part and a fan assembly.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure is a home appliance that draws in air from a space to be dehumidified, which requires dehumidification, removes moisture contained in the air through heat exchange, and discharges the dehumidified air back into the space, thereby lowering the humidity of the space. The dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure may include a dehumidifier body 2, a compressor 3, and a heat exchange part 4.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the dehumidifier body 2 may form the overall exterior of the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure. The dehumidifier body 2 may support the compressor 3 and the heat exchange part 4. The compressor 3 and the heat exchange part 4 may be combined inside the dehumidifier body 2. A water tank 20 may be removably inserted into the dehumidifier body 2. The water tank 20 may store condensate generated during the process of heat exchange by the heat exchange part 4 while mounted in the dehumidifier body 2.

The dehumidifier body 2 may include an intake part 21, and a discharge part 22.

The intake part 21 may allow air drawn in from a space to be dehumidified to pass through. Air drawn into the dehumidifier body 2 through the intake part 21 may flow toward the heat exchange part 4 and be dehumidified through heat exchange. The intake part 21 may be formed through the dehumidifier body 2. A filter may be coupled to the intake part 21 to block foreign substances such as dust from entering the interior of the dehumidifier body 2.

The discharge part 22 may discharge air that has been dehumidified through heat exchange after being introduced through the intake part 21 into a space to be dehumidified. Accordingly, dehumidification may be carried out for the space to be dehumidified. The discharge part 22 may be formed through the dehumidifier body 2. The discharge part 22 and the intake part 21 may be formed through different parts of the dehumidifier body 2.

The dehumidifier body 2 may include a bottom part 23, a ceiling part 24, and a side wall part 25.

The bottom part 23 may constitute the lower part of the dehumidifier body 2. The bottom part 23 may be formed to provide support for components arranged inside the dehumidifier body 2.

The ceiling part 24 may be arranged to be spaced upward from the bottom part 23. The ceiling part 24 may constitute the upper part of the dehumidifier body 2. The discharge part 22 may be formed in the ceiling part 24. The discharge part 22 may be formed through the ceiling part 24. Air dehumidified through heat exchange inside the dehumidifier body 2 may pass through the ceiling part 24 via the discharge part 22 and be discharged into the space to be dehumidified.

The side wall part 25 may be located between the bottom part 23 and the ceiling part 24 and coupled to each of the bottom part 23 and the ceiling part 24. The side wall part 25 may be arranged to surround the interior of the dehumidifier body 2. The side wall part 25 may include a first side wall part 251, a second side wall part 252, a third side wall part 253, and a fourth side wall part 254. The first side wall part 251, the second side wall part 252, the third side wall part 253, and the fourth side wall part 254 may be coupled to each other to constitute the side wall part 25. The first side wall part 251 and the second side wall part 252 may be arranged to face each other with the internal space of the dehumidifier body 2 located therebetween. The intake part 21 may be formed on the first side wall part 251. The intake part 21 may be formed through the first side wall part 251. Air from the space to be dehumidified may be drawn through the intake part 21, passing through the first side wall part 251 into the interior of the dehumidifier body 2. The first side wall part 251 and the second side wall part 252 may each be formed in a flat plate shape. The first side wall part 251 and the second side wall part 252 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other along a first axial direction (an X-axis direction). The first axial direction (the X-axis direction) may correspond to the thickness direction of the dehumidifier body 2. The third side wall part 253 and the fourth side wall part 254 may be arranged to face each other with the internal space of the dehumidifier body 2 located therebetween. The third side wall part 253 and the fourth side wall part 254 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other along a second axial direction (a Y-axis direction). The second axial direction (the Y-axis direction) and the first axial direction (the X-axis direction) may be axial directions arranged perpendicularly to each other on a predetermined plane. Each of the third side wall part 253 and the fourth side wall part 254 may be coupled to the first side wall part 251 and the second side wall part 252. In this case, a first side of the first side wall part 251 may be coupled to the third side wall part 253, and a second side thereof may be coupled to the fourth side wall part 254. A first side of the second side wall part 252 may be coupled to the third side wall part 253, and a second side thereof may be coupled to the fourth side wall part 254. Meanwhile, the bottom part 23 and the ceiling part 24 may be arranged spaced to be apart from each other along a vertical direction (a Z-axis direction). The vertical direction (the Z-axis direction) may be an axial direction arranged perpendicularly to each of the first axial direction (the X-axis direction) and the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction). The vertical direction (the Z-axis direction) may correspond to a height direction.

Meanwhile, the side wall part 25 may be implemented through the coupling of two frames. In this case, a first frame of the two frames may include all of the first side wall part 251, a portion of the third side wall part 253, and a portion of the fourth side wall part 254. A second frame of the two frames may include all of the second side wall part 252, a portion of the third side wall part 253, and a portion of the fourth side wall part 254. The first frame and the second frame may be implemented in a form in which the side wall part 25 is divided along a boundary line parallel to the vertical direction (the Z-axis direction). The first side wall part 251 and the second side wall part 252 may be formed in flat plate shapes parallel to the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction). The third side wall part 253 and the fourth side wall part 254 may be formed in convex curved plate shapes in opposite directions with respect to the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction).

The dehumidifier body 2 may include a support part 26.

The support part 26 may be arranged inside the dehumidifier body 2. The support part 26 may divide the interior of the dehumidifier body 2. The support part 26 may divide the interior of the dehumidifier body 2 into a flow space 26a and a driving space 26b. In the flow space 26a, air drawn in from the space to be dehumidified may be dehumidified through heat exchange and then discharged back to the space to be dehumidified. The heat exchange part 4 may be coupled to the support part 26 so as to be arranged in the flow space 26a. The compressor 3 may be disposed in the driving space 26b. The water tank 20 may be disposed in the driving space 26b. An electric part 26c for controlling the compressor 3 may be arranged in the driving space 26b. The electric part 26c may control other components, such as the heat exchange part 4, in addition to the compressor 3. The electric part 26c may be connected to a power cord (not shown) to receive electricity and may transmit the supplied electricity to the compressor 3, etc. The driving space 26b may be arranged below the flow space 26a.

A vane 27 and a vane cover 28 may be coupled to the dehumidifier body 2.

The vane 27 may be arranged in the discharge part 22. The vane 27 may control the direction of air discharged through the discharge part 22. The vane 27 may be rotatably coupled to the ceiling part 24. When the vane 27 includes a plurality of vanes, the vanes 27 may be connected by a link member (not shown) to operate in conjunction with each other.

The vane cover 28 may open and close the discharge part 22. The vane cover 28 may be coupled to the ceiling part 24 so as to be arranged above the vane 27. The vane cover 28 may be rotatably coupled to the ceiling part 24. In this case, the vane cover 28 may open and close the discharge part 22 by rotating. Depending on the rotation angle of the vane cover 28, the vane cover 28 may also control the direction of air discharged through the discharge part 22.

The dehumidifier body 2 may include a mounting groove 29. The mounting groove 29 may accommodate the water tank 20. The water tank 20 may be mounted on the dehumidifier body 2 by being inserted into the mounting groove 29. In this state, condensed moisture (hereinafter, referred to as “condensate”) generated in the process of dehumidifying air drawn in through the intake part 21 through heat exchange may be stored in the water tank 20. The water tank 20 may be removably inserted into the mounting groove 29. The task of emptying the water tank 20 may be performed while the water tank 20 is separated from the dehumidifier body 2. The mounting groove 29 may be implemented as a groove formed to a certain depth in the fourth side wall part 254. Condensate may be discharged to the mounting groove 29 and then flow into the water tank 20 inserted into the mounting groove 29. A condensate outlet (not shown) may be disposed in the mounting groove 29. The condensate outlet may discharge condensate toward the water tank 20 mounted in the mounting groove 29. The condensate outlet may be coupled to the support part 26. Condensate may fall from the heat exchange part 4, flow along the upper surface of the support part 26 toward the condensate outlet, and then be discharged into the water tank 20 through the condensate outlet. The condensate outlet may be coupled to the lower surface of the support part 26 so as to communicate with the upper surface of the support part 26.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the compressor 3 may compress refrigerant used for heat exchange with air. The compressor 3 may be connected to the heat exchange part 4 through piping or the like. Refrigerant compressed by the compressor 3 may be circulated by passing through the heat exchange part 4 and being supplied back to the compressor 3. The compressor 3 may be disposed inside the dehumidifier body 2. The compressor 3 may be coupled to the bottom part 23 so as to be arranged in the driving space 26b. With reference to the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction), the compressor 3 may be disposed between the mounting groove 29 and the electric part 26c.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the heat exchange part 4 may exchange heat between refrigerant compressed by the compressor 3 and air drawn in through the intake part 21. The heat exchange part 4 may be disposed inside the dehumidifier body 2. The heat exchange part 4 may be coupled to the support part 26 so as to be arranged in the flow space 26a. The heat exchange part 4 may include an evaporator 41 and a condenser 42.

The evaporator 41 may cool air drawn in through the intake part 21 by using refrigerant supplied from the condenser 42. In this case, the evaporator 41 may absorb heat from air drawn in through the intake part 21 by evaporating refrigerant supplied from the condenser 42, thereby cooling the air drawn in through the intake part 21. Accordingly, the evaporator 41 may reduce the humidity of air drawn in through the intake part 21. Meanwhile, as air drawn in through the intake part 21 is cooled, condensate may be generated. The condensate may be discharged through the condensate outlet into the mounting groove 29.

The condenser 42 may heat air passing through the evaporator 41 by using refrigerant supplied from the compressor 3. In this case, the condenser 42 may condense the refrigerant supplied from the compressor 3 and release heat to the air passing through the evaporator 41, thereby heating the air passing through the evaporator 41. Accordingly, the condenser 42 may dry air passing through the evaporator 41. Air dried by the condenser 42 may be discharged to the space to be dehumidified through the discharge part 22.

With reference to the first axial direction (the X-axis direction), the evaporator 41 may be disposed between the first side wall part 251 and the condenser 42. In this case, the evaporator 41 may be disposed between the intake part 21 formed on the first side wall part 251 and the condenser 42. Accordingly, air drawn in from the space to be dehumidified through the intake part 21 may sequentially pass through the evaporator 41 and the condenser 42, and then be discharged back to the space to be dehumidified through the discharge part 22.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6, the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure may include a fan assembly 5.

The fan assembly 5 may draw in air through the intake part 21 and discharge the air to the discharge part 22. In this case, the fan assembly 5 may generate a suction force for drawing in air and a blowing force for discharging air. The fan assembly 5 may be disposed inside the dehumidifier body 2. With reference to the first axial direction (the X-axis direction), the fan assembly 5 may be disposed between the heat exchange part 4 and the second side wall part 252. In this case, the heat exchange part 4 may be disposed between the intake part 21 and the fan assembly 5 in the first axial direction (the X-axis direction). Along the first axial direction (the X-axis direction), the fan assembly 5 may be disposed between the condenser 42 and the second side wall part 252. The fan assembly 5 may be supported on the support part 26.

The fan assembly 5 may include a fan 51.

The fan 51 may generate a suction force for drawing in air through the intake part 21 and a blowing force for discharging the drawn air to the discharge part 22. The fan 51 may be coupled to a housing 52 so as to be disposed within the housing 52. One surface of the housing 52 facing the heat exchange part 4 may be formed to be open. Accordingly, the fan 51 may draw in air through the one surface of the housing 52. The housing 52 may include a discharge port 50 arranged to face the discharge part 22. The housing 52 may be supported on the support part 26 such that the discharge port 50 is disposed below the discharge part 22. Accordingly, the fan 51 may discharge air drawn in through the one surface of the housing 52 to the discharge part 22 through the discharge port 50.

The fan assembly 5 may include a shroud 53.

The shroud 53 may be coupled to the housing 52. The fan 51 may be disposed in the inner space of the shroud 53 and the housing 52. The shroud 53 may support the fan 51. With reference to the first axial direction (the X-axis direction), the shroud 53 may be disposed between the heat exchange part 4 and the fan 51. In this case, the shroud 53 may be coupled to the housing 52 to cover the open one surface of the housing 52. A suction port 530 may be formed in the shroud 53. The suction port 530 may be formed through the shroud 53. Accordingly, the fan 51 may draw in air through the suction port 530. The shroud 53 may include a bellmouth 531 arranged to face the suction port 530.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 9, the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure may be implemented to secure a gap 60 between the heat exchange part 4 and the fan assembly 5. To this end, the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure may include a gap determining part 6.

The gap determining part 6 may be coupled to the support part 26. With reference to the first axial direction (the X-axis direction), the gap determining part 6 may be disposed between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4. Accordingly, the gap determining part 6 may determine the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 [hereinafter, referred to as “the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4”] in the first axial direction (the X-axis direction). The gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 may refer to a distance between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 separated from each other in the first axial direction (the X-axis direction). In this case, the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 may also refer to a distance between the condenser 42 and the bellmouth 531 spaced apart from each other in the first axial direction (the X-axis direction). Therefore, the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure may achieve the following effects.

First, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, the gap determining part 6 may be used to guide the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 to be arranged so that the gap 60 therebetween is set to a preset reference distance. The reference distance may be a distance that can reduce the thickness of the dehumidifier body 2 while satisfying heat exchange performance required for the intended use, and may be derived in advance through prior tests. For example, the reference distance may be 17 mm or more. When the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 is less than 17 mm, the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 may be too narrow, thereby deteriorating heat exchange performance. A worker may use the gap determining part 6 to set the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 to the reference distance, or to check whether the gap 60 is set to the reference distance. In this way, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, the ease and precision of the task of setting the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 to the reference distance may be improved by using the gap determining part 6.

Next, the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure may be implemented such that the gap determining part 6 supports at least one of the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, it is possible to maintain the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 at the reference distance by using the gap determining part 6. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, by using the gap determining part 6, the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 may be prevented from decreasing due to vibration, shaking, etc. during use, thereby maintaining dehumidification performance through the maintenance of heat exchange performance.

The gap determining part 6 may be coupled to a support body 261 of the support part 26. The gap determining part 6 and the support body 261 may be formed integrally. The support body 261 may support the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 at the lower side of the fan assembly 5 and the lower side of the heat exchange part 4. The support body 261 may partition the flow space 26a from the driving space 26b. The support body 261 may be formed in an overall plate shape and may be arranged in a laid-down posture in a horizontal direction. A first coupling member 262 and a second coupling member 263 may be coupled to the support body 261. The first coupling member 262 may protrude downward from the lower surface of the support body 261. The lower end of the first coupling member 262 may be coupled to the bottom part 23. The second coupling member 263 may protrude downward from the lower surface of the support body 261 at a position spaced apart from the first coupling member 262. The lower end of the second coupling member 263 may be coupled to the bottom part 23 at a position spaced apart from the lower end of the first coupling member 262. Accordingly, the support body 261 may support the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 by utilizing the support force of the first coupling member 262 and the second coupling member 263 supported on the bottom part 23. Meanwhile, the first coupling member 262 and the second coupling member 263 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other along the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction). With reference to the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction), a first arrangement space 260a for arranging the compressor 3 may be formed between the first coupling member 262 and the second coupling member 263. A second arrangement space 260b may be formed in the first coupling member 262. The second arrangement space 260b may be used as a space for forming the mounting groove 29. A third arrangement space 260c may be formed in the second coupling member 263. The third arrangement space 260c may be used as a space for arranging the electric part 26c. With reference to the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction), the first arrangement space 260a may be arranged between the second arrangement space 260b and the third arrangement space 260c.

The gap determining part 6 may include a first determining member 61.

The first determining member 61 may support the fan assembly 5 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 on the basis of the first axial direction (the X-axis direction). The first determining member 61 may support the fan assembly 5 to secure the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, the ease and precision of the task of arranging the fan assembly 5 so that the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 is set to the reference distance may be improved by using the first determining member 61. In addition, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, by utilizing the support force of the first determining member 61, the fan assembly 5 may be restricted from moving toward the heat exchange part 4 due to vibration, shaking, etc. during use, and thus dehumidification performance may be maintained through the maintenance of heat exchange performance.

The first determining member 61 may protrude upward from the upper surface of the support body 261. When the fan assembly 5 is seated on the support body 261, the upper end of the first determining member 61 may be positioned at a lower height than the bellmouth 531. Accordingly, the first determining member 61 may be arranged so as not to obstruct the suction port 530. The first determining member 61 may be formed in a plate shape elongated along the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction). In this case, the first determining member 61 may be arranged in an erected posture in the vertical direction (the Z-axis direction). The first determining member 61 and the support body 261 may be formed integrally. A face having a relatively large area among the faces of the first determining member 61 may be arranged to face the fan assembly 5.

The gap determining part 6 may include a second determining member 62.

The second determining member 62 may support the heat exchange part 4 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 on the basis of the first axial direction (the X-axis direction). The second determining member 62 may support the heat exchange part 4 to secure the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, the ease and precision of the task of arranging the heat exchange part 4 so that the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 is set to the reference distance may be improved by using the second determining member 62. In addition, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, by utilizing the support force of the second determining member 62, the heat exchange part 4 may be restricted from moving toward the fan assembly 5 due to vibration, shaking, etc. during use, thereby maintaining dehumidification performance through the maintenance of heat exchange performance. The second determining member 62 may support the condenser 42.

The second determining member 62 may protrude upward from the upper surface of the support body 261. The second determining member 62 and the first determining member 61 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other along the first axial direction (the X-axis direction) to determine the gap 60 between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4. In this case, on the basis of the first axial direction (the X-axis direction), a distance between the second determining member 62 and the first determining member 61 may be set to correspond to the reference distance. When the heat exchange part 4 and the fan assembly 5 are seated on the support body 261, the upper end of the second determining member 62 may be arranged at a lower height than the bellmouth 531. Accordingly, the second determining member 62 may be formed so as not to obstruct the flow of air flowing from the heat exchange part 4 to the suction port 530. The second determining member 62 may be formed in a plate shape elongated along the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction). In this case, the second determining member 62 may be arranged in an erected posture in the vertical direction (the Z-axis direction). The second determining member 62 and the support body 261 may be formed integrally. A face having a relatively large area of the faces of the second determining member 62 may be arranged to face the heat exchange part 4.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 13, the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure may include a blocking part 7.

The blocking part 7 may be arranged to block regions between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4. Accordingly, the blocking part 7 may block the flow of air through the regions between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4. Accordingly, the blocking part 7 may block air, which has been dehumidified by the heat exchange part 4, from leaking to the outer side thereof through the regions between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 while flowing toward the fan assembly 5. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, by using the blocking part 7, the flow rate of air lost due to the air dehumidified by the heat exchange part 4 not flowing to the fan assembly 5 may be reduced, and at the same time, the flow rate of the air dehumidified by the heat exchange part 4 flowing to the fan assembly 5 may be increased. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, the flow rate of dehumidified air discharged through the discharge part 22 may be increased, thereby improving dehumidification efficiency and dehumidification performance. In addition, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, by using the blocking part 7, air that is not dehumidified by the heat exchange part 4 may be blocked from flowing to the inner side of the blocking part 7 through the regions between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, the humidity of air discharged through the discharge part 22 may be reduced, thereby improving dehumidification efficiency and dehumidification performance.

In this case, the inner side may correspond to a flow path space corresponding to the gap 60 between the heat exchange part 4 and the fan assembly 5. The flow path space may be a space where the heat exchange part 4 and the fan assembly 5 face each other, and may function as a flow path through which air dehumidified by the heat exchange part 4 flows to the fan assembly 5. The flow path space may be a space located between the condenser 42 and the bellmouth 531 along the first axial direction (the X-axis direction). The blocking part 7 may be arranged to surround the flow path space. In this case, the inner side may correspond to the inner space of the blocking part 7 as well as the flow path space. The outer side may correspond to the outer space of the blocking part 7. The blocking part 7 may block the inflow and outflow of air between the inner side and the outer side, thereby blocking dehumidified air flowing in the inner side from leaking out to the outer side and blocking non-dehumidified air flowing in the outer side from flowing into the inner side. The blocking part 7 may be arranged at a location spaced outward from the bellmouth 531.

The blocking part 7 may include a first side blocking member 71.

The first side blocking member 71 may be coupled to the shroud 53 so as to protrude toward the heat exchange part 4. Accordingly, the first side blocking member 71 may be disposed to block the regions between the heat exchange part 4 and the fan assembly 5, thereby blocking the inflow and outflow of air through the regions between the heat exchange part 4 and the fan assembly 5. The first side blocking member 71 may be disposed at a position spaced apart from the bellmouth 531 along the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction). Accordingly, the first side blocking member 71 may block the side surface of the flow path space on the basis of the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction), thereby blocking the inflow and outflow of air through the side surface of the flow path space. The first side blocking member 71 may be formed in a plate shape elongated along the vertical direction (the Z-axis direction). In this case, the first side blocking member 71 may be disposed in an erected posture in the vertical direction (the Z-axis direction). A face with a relatively large area of the faces of the first side blocking member 71 may be disposed to face the flow path space. The first side blocking member 71 and the shroud 53 may be formed integrally.

The blocking part 7 may include the first side blocking member 71 including a plurality of first side blocking members. At least one first side blocking member 71 of the first side blocking members 71 may be disposed on a first side of the bellmouth 531 on the basis of the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction). On the basis of FIG. 11, the first side blocking member 71 may be disposed on the right side of the bellmouth 531. At least one first side blocking member 71' of the first side blocking members 71 may be disposed on a second side of the bellmouth 531 on the basis of the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction). On the basis of FIG. 11, the first side blocking member 71' may be disposed on the left side of the bellmouth 531. In this way, the first side blocking members 71 and 71' may be disposed to block the opposite side surfaces of the bellmouth 531 on the basis of the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction). Accordingly, the first side blocking members 71 and 71' may block the inflow and outflow of air through the opposite side surfaces of the bellmouth 531.

At least one first side blocking member 71 of the first side blocking members 71 may be coupled to the first determining member 61. As illustrated in FIG. 13, the upper portion of the first determining member 61 may be fitted over the lower portion of the first side blocking member 71' so that the first side blocking member 71' may be supported by the first determining member 61. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, not only may the vibration or shaking of the first side blocking member 71 due to the flow pressure of air be reduced, but a support force for the fan assembly 5 may be further increased by using the first side blocking member 71. A portion of the first side blocking members 71 may not be coupled to the first determining member 61. All of the first side blocking members 71 may be coupled to the first determining member 61.

The blocking part 7 may include a second side blocking member 72.

The second side blocking member 72 may be coupled to the heat exchange part 4 so as to protrude toward the fan assembly 5. Accordingly, the second side blocking member 72 may be disposed to block a side surface between the heat exchange part 4 and the fan assembly 5, thereby blocking the inflow and outflow of air through the side surface between the heat exchange part 4 and the fan assembly 5. The second side blocking member 72 may be disposed on a position spaced apart from the bellmouth 531 along the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction). Accordingly, the second side blocking member 72 may block the side surface of the flow path space on the basis of the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction), thereby blocking the inflow and outflow of air through the side surface of the flow path space. The second side blocking member 72 may be formed in a plate shape elongated along the vertical direction (the Z-axis direction). In this case, the second side blocking member 72 may be disposed in an erected posture in the vertical direction (the Z-axis direction). A surface having a relatively large area of the surfaces of the second side blocking member 72 may be disposed to face the flow path space. The second side blocking member 72 may be coupled to the condenser 42. The second side blocking member 72 and the condenser 42 may be formed integrally.

A portion of the second side blocking member 72 and a portion the first side blocking member 71 may be disposed to overlap each other. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, the flow rate of air entering and exiting through a gap between the second side blocking member 72 and the first side blocking member 71 may be reduced, thereby increasing the blocking force of air entering and exiting the flow path space. In this case, the first side blocking member 71 may be disposed outside the second side blocking member 72 on the basis of the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction). Accordingly, when compared to the second side blocking member 72 being arranged outside the first side blocking member 71, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, the flow rate of dehumidified air flowing out through the gap between the second side blocking member 72 and the first side blocking member 71 may further be reduced. This will be described in detail below.

First, in the case of an embodiment in which the second side blocking member 72 is arranged outside the first side blocking member 71, a gap between the second side blocking member 72 and the first side blocking member 71 may be arranged in the direction of the flow of dehumidified air flowing from the heat exchange part 4 to the fan assembly 5. Accordingly, the dehumidified air may flow to the outer side of the flow path space through the gap between the second side blocking member 72 and the first side blocking member 71.

In contrast, in the case of an embodiment in which the first side blocking member 71 is arranged outside the second side blocking member 72, the gap between the second side blocking member 72 and the first side blocking member 71 may not be arranged in the direction of the flow of dehumidified air flowing from the heat exchange part 4 to the fan assembly 5. The gap between the second side blocking member 72 and the first side blocking member 71 may be arranged in a direction from the fan assembly 5 toward the heat exchange part 4. Accordingly, an embodiment in which the first side blocking member 71 is arranged outside the second side blocking member 72 may further reduce the flow rate of dehumidified air flowing to the outer side of the flow path space through the gap between the second side blocking member 72 and the first side blocking member 71.

Meanwhile, on the basis of the first axial direction (the X-axis direction), each of the second side blocking member 72 and the first side blocking member 71 may be formed to have a shorter length than the gap 60 between the heat exchange part 4 and the fan assembly 5. The first side blocking member 71 may be arranged outside the second side blocking member 72 on the basis of the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction) so as to be in contact with the outer surface of the second side blocking member 72.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 14, the blocking part 7 may include an upper blocking member 73.

The upper blocking member 73 may protrude from the upper portion of the first side blocking member 71 toward the heat exchange part 4. In this case, the fan assembly 5 may include a protruding member 54 protruding from the shroud 53 toward the heat exchange part 4. The protruding member 54 may be disposed at the upper side of the heat exchange part 4. The upper blocking member 73 may be disposed to block a space between the protruding member 54 and the heat exchange part 4 on the basis of the vertical direction (the Z-axis direction). Accordingly, the upper blocking member 73 may block the inflow and outflow of air through the space between the protruding member 54 and the heat exchange part 4. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, the flow rate of air dehumidified by the heat exchange part 4 that is lost without flowing to the fan assembly 5 may be reduced, and at the same time, the flow rate of air, which is not dehumidified by the heat exchange part 4, flowing to the inner side through the regions between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 may be reduced. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, dehumidification efficiency and dehumidification performance may be further improved. The upper blocking member 73 may be formed in a plate shape elongated along the first axial direction (the X-axis direction). In this case, the upper blocking member 73 may be arranged in a laid-down posture parallel to the first axial direction (the X-axis direction). A surface having a relatively large area of the surfaces of the upper blocking member 73 may be arranged to face the flow path space. The upper blocking member 73 and the first side blocking member 71 may be formed integrally. The upper surface of the upper blocking member 73 may be coupled to the protruding member 54. In this case, the upper blocking member 73 and the protruding member 54 may be formed integrally.

The upper blocking member 73 may be formed to have a length longer than the sum of a distance between the shroud 53 and the condenser 42 and a length of the condenser 42 on the basis of the first axial direction (the X-axis direction). Accordingly, the upper blocking member 73 may be formed to block a region between the protruding member 54 and the flow path space, a region between the protruding member 54 and the condenser 42, and a region between the protruding member 54 and the evaporator 41. Accordingly, in the dehumidifier 1 of the present disclosure, the flow rate of air dehumidified by the heat exchange part 4 that is lost without flowing to the fan assembly 5 may be further reduced, and the flow rate of air, which is not dehumidified by the heat exchange part 4, flowing to the inner side through the regions between the fan assembly 5 and the heat exchange part 4 may be further reduced. The upper blocking member 73 may be formed to have a length to block only a portion of the region between the protruding member 54 and the evaporator 41.

The blocking part 7 may include the upper blocking member 73 including a plurality of upper blocking members. In this case, the blocking part 7 may include the first side blocking member 71 including a plurality of first side blocking members. Each of the upper blocking members 73 may protrude from the upper portion of each of the first side blocking members 71 toward the heat exchange part 4. At least one upper blocking member 73 of the upper blocking members 73 may be disposed on a first side of the bellmouth 531 on the basis of the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction). On the basis of FIG. 11, the upper blocking member 73 may be disposed on the right side of the bellmouth 531. At least one upper blocking member 73' of the upper blocking members 73 may be disposed on a second side of the bellmouth 531 on the basis of the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction). On the basis of FIG. 11, the upper blocking member 73' may be disposed on the left side of the bellmouth 531. In this way, the upper blocking members 73 and 73' may be arranged to block the upper portions of the opposite side surfaces of the bellmouth 531 on the basis of the second axial direction (the Y-axis direction).

The above description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present disclosure, and various modifications and alterations can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed herein are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the technical spirit of the present disclosure, and the scope of the technical spirit is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present disclosure should be interpreted by the claims below, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of rights of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A dehumidifier comprising:

a dehumidifier body having an intake part and a discharge part;

a compressor disposed inside the dehumidifier body and configured to compress refrigerant;

a fan assembly disposed inside the dehumidifier body and configured to draw in air through the intake part and discharge the air through the discharge part;

a heat exchange part disposed between the intake part and the fan assembly on the basis of a first axial direction inside the dehumidifier body and configured to exchange heat between refrigerant compressed by the compressor and air drawn in through the intake part;

a support part disposed inside the dehumidifier body and configured to support the fan assembly and the heat exchange part; and

a gap determining part coupled to the support part and disposed between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part on the basis of the first axial direction to determine a gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part on the basis of the first axial direction.

2. The dehumidifier of claim 1, wherein the gap determining part comprises a first determining member that supports the fan assembly by being located between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part on the basis of the first axial direction.

3. The dehumidifier of claim 2, wherein the gap determining part comprises a second determining member that supports the heat exchange part by being located between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part on the basis of the first axial direction, wherein the first determining member and the second determining member are disposed to be spaced apart from each other along the first axial direction.

4. The dehumidifier of claim 2, wherein the support part comprises a support body that supports the fan assembly and the heat exchange part at a lower side of the fan assembly and a lower side of the heat exchange part, wherein the first determining member protrudes upward from an upper surface of the support body.

5. The dehumidifier of claim 1, further comprising:

a blocking part configured to block inflow and outflow of air through regions between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part,

wherein the blocking part is arranged to block the regions between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part.

6. The dehumidifier of claim 5, wherein the fan assembly comprises:

a fan that generates a suction force for drawing in air through the intake part and a blowing force for discharging the drawn air to the discharge part; and

a shroud disposed between the fan and the heat exchange part on the basis of the first axial direction,

wherein the blocking part comprises a first side blocking member coupled to the shroud so as to protrude toward the heat exchange part.

7. The dehumidifier of claim 6, wherein the blocking part comprises the first side blocking member that comprises a plurality of first side blocking members, and the shroud comprises a bellmouth for air intake, wherein at least one first side blocking member of the first side blocking members is disposed on a first side of the bellmouth on the basis of a second axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction, and at least one first side blocking member of the first side blocking members is disposed on a second side of the bellmouth on the basis of the second axial direction.

8. The dehumidifier of claim 5, wherein the gap determining part comprises a first determining member that supports the fan assembly by being located between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part on the basis of the first axial direction, wherein at least one first side blocking member of first side blocking members is coupled to the first determining member.

9. The dehumidifier of claim 6, wherein the blocking part comprises a second side blocking member coupled to the heat exchange part so as to protrude toward the fan assembly, wherein a portion of the second side blocking member and a portion of the first side blocking member are arranged to overlap each other.

10. The dehumidifier of claim 9, wherein the first side blocking member is disposed outside the second side blocking member on the basis of a second axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction.

11. The dehumidifier of claim 6, wherein the fan assembly comprises a protruding member protruding from the shroud toward the heat exchange part, wherein the protruding member is disposed at an upper side of the heat exchange part, and wherein the blocking part comprises an upper blocking member protruding from an upper portion of the first side blocking member toward the heat exchange part, wherein the upper blocking member is disposed to block a space between the protruding member and the heat exchange part on the basis of a vertical direction.

12. The dehumidifier of claim 11, wherein the blocking part comprises the first side blocking member comprising a plurality of first side blocking members and the upper blocking member comprising a plurality of upper blocking members, wherein each of the upper blocking members protrudes from the upper portion of each of the first side blocking members toward the heat exchange part.

13. The dehumidifier of claim 11, wherein the heat exchange part comprises an evaporator for cooling air drawn in through the intake part, and a condenser for heating air passing through the evaporator, the evaporator is disposed between the intake part and the condenser on the basis of the first axial direction, and the upper blocking member is formed to have a length longer than a sum of a distance between the shroud and the condenser and a length of the condenser on the basis of the first axial direction.

14. The dehumidifier of claim 1, wherein the gap determining part supports at least one of the fan assembly and the heat exchange part such that the gap between the fan assembly and the heat exchange part based on the first axial direction is set to a preset reference distance.