(19)
(11) EP 1 526 342 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
23.11.2005 Bulletin 2005/47

(43) Date of publication A2:
27.04.2005 Bulletin 2005/17

(21) Application number: 05001542.9

(22) Date of filing: 12.10.2000
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7: F24F 11/00, F24F 1/00, F24F 3/14
(84) Designated Contracting States:
ES FR IT

(30) Priority: 14.10.1999 JP 29195699
15.10.1999 JP 29319499
13.12.1999 JP 35276099

(62) Application number of the earlier application in accordance with Art. 76 EPC:
00122158.9 / 1092927

(71) Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Osaka-shi Osaka (JP)

(72) Inventors:
  • Suzuki, Masakazu
    Yao-shi Osaka (JP)
  • Oka, Takanori
    Shiki-gun, Nara 636-0312 (JP)
  • Shiborino, Yoshinobu
    Kaizuka-shi Osaka (JP)
  • Iida, Hiroyuki
    Fujiidera-shi Osaka (JP)
  • Morikawa, Mamoru
    Yamatokoriyama-shi Nara (JP)

(74) Representative: Müller - Hoffmann & Partner 
Patentanwälte, Innere Wiener Strasse 17
81667 München
81667 München (DE)

   


(54) Air conditioner and humidifying/dehumidifing apparatus attached thereto


(57) A humidifying/dehumidifying apparatus (24) contained in an air conditioner has a driving motor (49) for rotating a rotating body (39) of a moisture absorber is provided outside a case (56), on the side of the case (56) in the same plane as the rotating body (39). Therefore, the motor (49) can be mounted at the end, facilitating maintenance. Further, the state of engagement between the rotating body and a driving gear can be easily recognized.






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