Waterproof structure and outdoor unit
By designing the extension and water barrier on the electric control box guard plate, the water leakage problem caused by loose connection between the electric control box guard plate and the sheet metal structure in the prior art is solved, and higher waterproof performance and equipment operation stability are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421302568.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-07
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-07
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the connection between the guard plate of the electrical control box and the sheet metal structure will loosen as the equipment operation life increases, resulting in a risk of water leakage and affecting the normal operation of the electrical control box.
A waterproof structure is designed, in which the top end of the guard plate of the electrical control box has an extension part, and the extension part extends in the direction of the water connection plate, so that the water injected water is discharged to the water connection plate, preventing rainwater from seeping into the electrical control box, and further improving the waterproof performance through the water barrier wall and the flow guide groove.
It effectively avoids rainwater seepage into the electrical control box, improves the waterproof performance of the electrical control box, and ensures the normal operation of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of outdoor unit waterproofing, in particular to a waterproof structure and an outdoor unit. Background Art
[0002] The operation of the equipment is usually controlled by the electric control box, so certain requirements are placed on the waterproof performance of the electric control box. In the related art, the electric control box guard plate and the sheet metal structure of the electric control box are often connected by screws to form a waterproof structure. However, as the operating life of the equipment increases, the connection between the electric control box guard plate and the sheet metal structure will become loose, resulting in the risk of water leakage and infiltration into the electric control box. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a waterproof structure and an outdoor unit in view of at least one defect of the related technology mentioned in the above background technology: the waterproof structure of the related technology has the risk of water leaking and seeping into the electric control box.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the technical problem is: construct a waterproof structure, including:
[0005] A housing, the housing comprising an electric control box guard plate;
[0006] a water receiving tray, the water receiving tray being installed inside the housing and being used to collect water; and,
[0007] An electric control box, which is installed inside the housing and below the water receiving tray;
[0008] Wherein, the electric control box guard plate is located on one side of the electric control box and is used to cover the electric control box; in the height direction of the outer shell, the top of the electric control box guard plate has a first extension portion, and the first extension portion extends in the direction of the water receiving tray so that water that splashes into the first extension portion can be drained to the water receiving tray.
[0009] In one embodiment, the first extension portion is inserted into the top of the water receiving tray.
[0010] In one of the embodiments, the water receiving tray has a water retaining wall, the water retaining wall extends from the water receiving tray in a direction away from the electric control box, and the bottom end of the first extension portion is located on the top end of the water retaining wall.
[0011] In one embodiment, the first extension portion and the water retaining wall are perpendicular to each other.
[0012] In one embodiment, the first extension portion protrudes from the water retaining wall, and the first extension portion and the water retaining wall form a bent structure.
[0013] In one embodiment, the housing further comprises:
[0014] The protective net is located above the electric control box guard plate in the height direction of the shell, and the bottom end of the protective net is located on the top end of the first extension part to fix the electric control box guard plate.
[0015] In one embodiment, in the width direction of the housing, the electric control box guard plate has a second extension portion and a third extension portion on two opposite sides; the second extension portion and the third extension portion extend in the direction where the electric control box is located respectively;
[0016] The housing also includes:
[0017] panels and columns, the panels and the columns being located on both sides of the shell in a width direction; and,
[0018] A guide plate, the guide plate is located on the inner side of the electric control box guard plate; in the width direction of the shell, the guide plate has a first guide groove and a second guide groove on two opposite sides;
[0019] Wherein, the first guide groove is close to one side of the panel, the opening direction of the first guide groove is toward the electric control box guard plate, and the second extension portion is at least partially located in the first guide groove;
[0020] The second guide groove is close to one side of the column, the opening direction of the second guide groove is toward the electric control box guard plate, and the second extension portion is at least partially located in the second guide groove.
[0021] In one of the embodiments, in the height direction of the housing, the bottom end of the electric control box guard plate has a fourth extension portion, and the fourth extension portion extends in the direction where the electric control box is located;
[0022] The housing also includes:
[0023] A side panel, in the height direction of the shell, the side panel is located below the electric control box guard plate, the top of the side panel has a first extension plate and a second extension plate connected in sequence, the first extension plate extends in the direction of the electric control box, the second extension plate extends in the direction of the water tray, and the bottom end of the fourth extension portion is located on the first extension plate.
[0024] In one of the embodiments, a handle is provided on the outer side of the electric control box guard plate.
[0025] The utility model also constructs an outdoor unit, comprising any of the waterproof structures described above.
[0026] By implementing the utility model, the following beneficial effects are achieved:
[0027] The first extension portion at the top of the electric control box guard plate of the utility model extends toward the direction of the water receiving tray, so that water poured into the first extension portion is drained toward the water receiving tray, thereby preventing rainwater from seeping into the electric control box and affecting the operation of the electric control box, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the electric control box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:
[0029] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the housing and the water receiving tray in the waterproof structure of one embodiment of the utility model;
[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the electric control box guard plate after being disassembled;
[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the panel, pillar, deflector and electric control box guard shown;
[0032] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the electric control box guard plate of an embodiment of the utility model;
[0033] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the outdoor unit of one embodiment of the utility model after the electric control box guard plate and the panel are removed;
[0034] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the matching structure of the electric control box guard plate and the water receiving tray in the waterproof structure of one embodiment of the utility model;
[0035] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the matching structure of the electric control box guard plate and the side plate in the waterproof structure of an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] In order to have a clearer understanding of the technical features, purposes and effects of the present utility model, the specific implementation methods of the present utility model are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0037] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0038] In the description of the utility model, it is necessary to understand that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.
[0039] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "located at", and "located at" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or a chemical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood by specific circumstances.
[0040] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model discloses a waterproof structure, including a housing 1, a water receiving tray 2 and an electric control box 3, specifically:
[0041] The housing 1 includes an electric control box guard plate 11. The water receiving tray 2 is installed inside the housing 1, and the water receiving tray 2 is used to collect water. The electric control box 3 is installed inside the housing 1 and is located below the water receiving tray 2. A circuit board (not shown) is arranged inside the electric control box 3, and the circuit board is used to control system components in the housing 1. The system components may include a compressor (not shown), a four-way valve (not shown), a fan 4, an outdoor heat exchanger 5, etc.
[0042] like Figure 3 and 6As shown, the electric control box guard plate 11 is located on one side of the electric control box 3 and is used to cover the electric control box 3. In the height direction Z of the housing 1, the top of the electric control box guard plate 11 has a first extension portion 111, and the first extension portion 111 extends in the direction where the water receiving pan 2 is located, so that water poured into the first extension portion 111 is drained to the water receiving pan 2, thereby preventing rainwater from penetrating into the electric control box 3 and affecting the operation of the electric control box 3, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the electric control box 3.
[0043] In some embodiments, Figure 6 As shown, the first extension portion 111 is inserted into the top of the water receiving tray 2 .
[0044] Specifically, the water receiving tray 2 has a water retaining wall 21 , and the water retaining wall 21 extends from the water receiving tray 2 in a direction away from the electric control box 3 . The bottom end of the first extension portion 111 is located on the top end of the water retaining wall 21 .
[0045] In some embodiments, the water receiving tray 2 is further provided with a water outlet (not shown) for discharging the collected condensed water and rainwater.
[0046] In some embodiments, the water receiving tray 2 is located in the middle of the housing 1 .
[0047] In some embodiments, Figure 6 As shown, the first extension portion 111 extends along the length direction Y of the housing 1 , and the water retaining wall 21 extends along the height direction Z of the housing 1 , so that the first extension portion 111 and the water retaining wall 21 are perpendicular to each other.
[0048] In some embodiments, Figure 6 As shown, in order to prevent rainwater from entering the electric control box 3 through the connection between the first extension portion 111 and the water retaining wall 21, the first extension portion 111 protrudes from the water retaining wall 21, and the first extension portion 111 and the water retaining wall 21 form a bending structure. For example, the bending structure formed by the first extension portion 111 and the water retaining wall 21 is in a "T" shape, so that rainwater can fall directly into the water receiving tray 2 better.
[0049] In some embodiments, the housing 1 further includes a protective net 12. In the height direction Z of the housing 1, the protective net 12 is located above the electric control box guard plate 11, and the bottom end of the protective net 12 is located on the top end of the first extension portion 111 to fix the electric control box guard plate 11.
[0050] In this embodiment, rainwater that hits the protective net 12 can directly fall into the water receiving tray 2 when flowing down to the first extension portion 111 of the electric control box protective plate 11 .
[0051] In some embodiments, the bottom end of the first extension portion 111 is located on the top end of the water retaining wall 21, and the bottom end of the protective net 12 is located on the top end of the first extension portion 111. It can be that the bottom end of the first extension portion 111 is located above the top end of the water retaining wall 21 with a gap therebetween, and the bottom end of the protective net 12 is located above the top end of the first extension portion 111 with a gap therebetween.
[0052] It can also be Figure 6 As shown, in order to further prevent rainwater from penetrating and improve the integrity of the product, the top of the water retaining wall 21 is tightly attached to the bottom of the first extension part 111, and the top of the first extension part 111 is tightly attached to the bottom of the protective net 12.
[0053] In some embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in the width direction X of the housing 1, the electric control box guard plate 11 has a second extension portion 112 and a third extension portion 113 on two opposite sides. The second extension portion 112 and the third extension portion 113 extend in the direction where the electric control box 3 is located, respectively, and specifically, the second extension portion 112 and the third extension portion 113 extend along the length direction Y of the housing 1, respectively.
[0054] Accordingly, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the shell 1 also includes a panel 13 and a column 14, and the panel 13 and the column 14 are located on both sides of the shell 1 in the width direction. The panel 13 is the front panel and the column 14 is the rear column. The complete shell 1 also includes multiple panels and multiple columns, which are not described in detail here.
[0055] The housing 1 further comprises a guide plate 16, which is located on the inner side of the electric control box guard plate 11. In the width direction X of the housing 1, the guide plate 16 has a first guide groove 161 and a second guide groove 162 on two opposite sides.
[0056] Specifically, the first guide groove 161 is close to one side of the panel 13 , the opening direction of the first guide groove 161 is toward the electric control box guard plate 11 , and the second extension portion 112 is at least partially located in the first guide groove 161 .
[0057] The second guide groove 162 is close to one side of the column 14 , the opening direction of the second guide groove 162 is toward the electric control box guard plate 11 , and the second extension portion 112 is at least partially located in the second guide groove 162 .
[0058] In some embodiments, in order to further prevent rainwater from penetrating and improve the integrity of the product, the first guide groove 161 is attached to the second extension portion 112, and the second guide groove 162 is attached to the third extension portion 113. By providing the first guide groove 161 and the second guide groove 162, rainwater that flows into the second extension portion 112 and the third extension portion 113 can be discharged through the first guide groove 161 and the second guide groove 162.
[0059] In some embodiments, a surface of the second extension portion 112 opposite to the third extension portion 113 is in close contact with an inner side surface of the first guide groove 161. A surface of the third extension portion 113 opposite to the second extension portion 112 is in close contact with an inner side surface of the second guide groove 162.
[0060] In some embodiments, Figure 4 As shown, in the height direction Z of the shell 1 , the bottom end of the electric control box guard plate 11 has a fourth extension portion 114 , and the fourth extension portion 114 extends in the direction where the electric control box 3 is located, specifically, the fourth extension portion 114 extends along the length direction Y of the shell 1 .
[0061] Accordingly, if Figure 7 As shown, the housing 1 further includes a side plate 15. In the height direction Z of the housing 1, the side plate 15 is located below the electric control box guard plate 11, and the top of the side plate 15 has a first extension plate 151 and a second extension plate 152 connected in sequence, the first extension plate 151 extends in the direction where the electric control box 3 is located, specifically, the first extension plate 151 extends along the length direction Y of the housing 1, and the second extension plate 152 extends in the direction where the water receiving tray 2 is located, specifically, the second extension plate 152 extends along the height direction Z of the housing 1. The bottom end of the fourth extension portion 114 is located on the first extension plate 151.
[0062] In some embodiments, the bottom end of the fourth extension portion 114 is located on the first extension plate 151, the bottom end of the fourth extension portion 114 may be located above the first extension plate 151 with a gap therebetween, or Figure 7 As shown, in order to further prevent rainwater from penetrating and improve the integrity of the product, the bottom end of the fourth extension portion 114 is in close contact with the first extension plate 151 .
[0063] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, in order to facilitate the removal of the electric control box guard plate 11, a buckle portion 115 is provided on the outer side of the electric control box guard plate 11.
[0064] An embodiment of the utility model discloses an outdoor unit, comprising the waterproof structure described in any of the above embodiments, and the waterproof structure will not be described in detail here.
[0065] In some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, the outdoor unit further includes a fan 4 and an outdoor heat exchanger 5, the fan 4 and the outdoor heat exchanger 5 are installed inside the housing 1 and located above the water receiving pan 2, and the protective net 12 is located on the shorter side of the outdoor heat exchanger 5. In some other embodiments, the outdoor unit further includes a compressor (not shown) and a four-way valve (not shown).
[0066] In some embodiments, Figure 5 As shown, the outdoor unit further includes a partition 6, through which the partition 6, the water tray 2 and the housing 1 define a first cavity 7 and a second cavity 8, the first cavity 7 is rectangular, the second cavity 8 is "L" shaped, the fan 4 and the outdoor heat exchanger 5 are located in the first cavity 7, and the electric control box 3, the compressor (not shown) and the four-way valve (not shown) are located in the second cavity 8. For example, the outdoor heat exchanger 5 is a finned heat exchanger, which is only an example and is not intended to limit the present invention.
[0067] By implementing the utility model, the following beneficial effects are achieved:
[0068] The first extension portion 111 at the top of the electric control box guard plate 11 of the utility model extends toward the direction of the water receiving tray 2, so that water that splashes into the first extension portion 111 is drained toward the water receiving tray 2, thereby preventing rainwater from seeping into the electric control box 3 and affecting the operation of the electric control box 3, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the electric control box 3.
[0069] It can be understood that the above embodiments only express some implementation methods of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the patent scope of the utility model; it should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, without departing from the concept of the utility model, the above embodiments or technical features can be freely combined, and several deformations and improvements can be made, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model, that is, the embodiments described in "some embodiments" can be freely combined with any of the above and below embodiments; therefore, all equivalent changes and modifications made to the scope of the claims of the utility model should fall within the scope of the claims of the utility model.
Claims
1. A waterproof structure, characterized in that: include: A housing (1), wherein the housing (1) comprises an electric control box guard plate (11); a water receiving tray (2), the water receiving tray (2) being installed inside the housing (1), the water receiving tray (2) being used to collect water; and, An electric control box (3), the electric control box (3) being installed inside the housing (1) and located below the water receiving tray (2); The electric control box guard plate (11) is located on one side of the electric control box (3) and is used to cover the electric control box (3); in the height direction of the housing (1), the top end of the electric control box guard plate (11) has a first extension portion (111), and the first extension portion (111) extends in the direction of the water receiving tray (2) so that water poured into the first extension portion (111) can be drained to the water receiving tray (2).
2. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first extension portion (111) is inserted into the upper portion of the water receiving tray (2).
3. The waterproof structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water receiving tray (2) has a water retaining wall (21), the water retaining wall (21) extending from the water receiving tray (2) in a direction away from the electric control box (3), and the bottom end of the first extension portion (111) is located on the top end of the water retaining wall (21).
4. The waterproof structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first extension portion (111) and the water retaining wall (21) are perpendicular to each other.
5. The waterproof structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first extension portion (111) protrudes from the water retaining wall (21), and the first extension portion (111) and the water retaining wall (21) form a bent structure.
6. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) further comprises: A protective net (12), in the height direction of the housing (1), the protective net (12) is located above the electric control box guard plate (11), and the bottom end of the protective net (12) is located on the top end of the first extension portion (111) to fix the electric control box guard plate (11).
7. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the width direction of the housing (1), the electric control box guard plate (11) has a second extension portion (112) and a third extension portion (113) on two opposite sides; the second extension portion (112) and the third extension portion (113) respectively extend in the direction where the electric control box (3) is located; The housing (1) further comprises: a panel (13) and a column (14), wherein the panel (13) and the column (14) are located on both sides of the housing (1) in a width direction; and A guide plate (16), the guide plate (16) being located on the inner side of the electric control box guard plate (11); in the width direction of the housing (1), the guide plate (16) has a first guide groove (161) and a second guide groove (162) on two opposite sides; Wherein, the first guide groove (161) is close to one side of the panel (13), the opening direction of the first guide groove (161) is toward the electric control box guard plate (11), and the second extension portion (112) is at least partially located in the first guide groove (161); The second guide groove (162) is close to one side of the column (14), the opening direction of the second guide groove (162) is toward the electric control box guard plate (11), and the second extension portion (112) is at least partially located in the second guide groove (162).
8. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the height direction of the housing (1), the bottom end of the electric control box guard plate (11) has a fourth extension portion (114), and the fourth extension portion (114) extends in the direction where the electric control box (3) is located; The housing (1) further comprises: A side plate (15), in the height direction of the housing (1), the side plate (15) is located below the electric control box guard plate (11), the top end of the side plate (15) has a first extension plate (151) and a second extension plate (152) connected in sequence, the first extension plate (151) extends in the direction of the electric control box (3), the second extension plate (152) extends in the direction of the water receiving tray (2), and the bottom end of the fourth extension portion (114) is located on the first extension plate (151).
9. The waterproof structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side surface of the electric control box guard plate (11) is provided with a buckle portion (115).
10. An outdoor unit, characterized in that: The waterproof structure comprises the waterproof structure described in any one of claims 1 to 9.