Visual condensate pipe, air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides a visual condensate pipe which is used for being connected with a water outlet of an indoor unit of an air conditioner and comprises a visual section. The utility model further provides an indoor unit of the air conditioner. The indoor unit of the air conditioner comprises the visual condensate pipe. In addition, the utility model further provides the air conditioner which comprises the air conditioner indoor unit. According to the air conditioner indoor unit, the problem that in the prior art, due to the fact that the whole body of the condensate pipe is made of colored materials, a user cannot judge whether condensate water generated by the air conditioner heat exchanger is clean or not by himself / herself is solved; a user can directly know the cleanliness degree of condensed water flowing through the device through observation, and the device is convenient, practical, healthy and environmentally friendly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a visual condensate pipe, an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] During the daily use of the indoor unit of the existing air conditioner device, the condensate generated, or the cleaning condensate generated during the execution of the heat exchanger self-cleaning program, is generally discharged through a drainage structure. The existing drainage structure generally includes a drainage channel located inside the housing and a condensate pipe located outside the housing and connected to the drainage channel. The condensate pipe discharges the above-mentioned condensate to a suitable drainage location such as a sewer.

[0003] However, in general, for the purpose of covering the flow of condensate or for the purpose of being neat and beautiful, the existing condensate pipes are made of colored materials throughout. In this case, whether the condensate generated during the daily use of the air conditioner heat exchanger is clean, or whether the condensate generated during the self-cleaning process of the air conditioner heat exchanger is clean, cannot be directly observed by the user. Therefore, it is not convenient for the user to judge whether the air conditioner heat exchanger needs to be cleaned or whether the cleaning effect is ideal, which brings certain troubles to the user and also reduces the practicality of the air conditioner self-cleaning function to a certain extent. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a visual condensate pipe, which solves the problem that the user cannot judge by himself whether the condensate generated by the air conditioner heat exchanger is clean due to the fact that the existing condensate pipes are made of colored materials throughout.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the utility model, a visual condensate pipe is used to connect with the drainage outlet of the air conditioner indoor unit, and it includes a visible section.

[0006] On the other hand, according to an embodiment of the utility model, an air conditioner indoor unit is also provided, which includes the above-mentioned visual condensate pipe.

[0007] On yet another aspect, according to an embodiment of the utility model, an air conditioner is also provided, which includes the above-mentioned air conditioner indoor unit.

[0008] The technical principle of the utility model is that the visible section has the function of enabling the user to directly know the cleanliness of the condensate flowing through it by observation.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0010] 1. Convenient and practical. By setting a visible section on the condensate pipe of the air conditioner indoor unit, users can directly know the cleanliness of the condensate water flowing through it by observation, solving the problem in the prior art that users cannot judge by themselves whether the condensate water generated by the air conditioner heat exchanger is clean because the whole condensate pipe is made of colored material. This brings great convenience for users to judge by themselves whether the air conditioner heat exchanger needs to be cleaned or the cleaning effect is ideal, and also improves the practicability of the self-cleaning function of the air conditioner to a certain extent.

[0011] 2. Healthy and environmentally friendly. Through the visual condensate pipe, users can judge by themselves whether the air conditioner heat exchanger needs to be cleaned or the cleaning effect is ideal. On the one hand, it ensures the cleanliness of the air blown out by the air conditioner, which is beneficial to the physical health of users. On the other hand, when cleaning is not required, there is no need for manual cleaning or the heat exchanger self-cleaning program, saving time, effort, electricity and being environmentally friendly.

[0012] 3. The described air conditioner indoor unit has the above advantages of the visual condensate pipe.

[0013] 4. The described air conditioner has the above advantages of the visual condensate pipe. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a partial enlarged view of

[0016] In the above drawings: visual condensate pipe 10, connecting section 11, visible section 12, discharge section 13, air conditioner indoor unit 20, air conditioner indoor unit drain outlet 30, wall 40. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0017] The technical solutions in the present invention will be further described below with reference to the drawings and embodiments.

[0018] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a visual condensate pipe 10 for connecting to the air conditioner indoor unit drain outlet 30, including a visible section 12.

[0019] In the embodiments of the present utility model, specifically, the drain outlet 30 of the air conditioner indoor unit refers to the outlet of the drain channel located inside the housing. After the condensate pipe is connected to the drain outlet 30 of the air conditioner indoor unit, the condensate generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 20 can be discharged. The position of the visible section 12 of the visual condensate pipe 10 is preferably a part that is convenient for users to see, generally referring to the front section of the part of the condensate pipe located indoors. The ways for the visible section 12 to achieve the visible function include, but are not limited to, using transparent materials, installing sensors inside it that can detect water quality parameters such as turbidity, and setting a conveniently openable and closable water outlet, etc. As long as it can provide users with a way to directly or indirectly observe the color or water quality of the condensate inside the pipe, it is relatively flexible.

[0020] In the embodiments of the present utility model:

[0021] On the one hand, it is convenient and practical. By setting the visible section 12 on the condensate pipe of the air conditioner indoor unit 20, users can directly know the cleanliness of the condensate flowing through it by observation, solving the problem in the prior art that users cannot judge by themselves whether the condensate generated by the air conditioner heat exchanger is clean because the entire condensate pipe is made of colored material. It brings great convenience for users to judge by themselves whether the air conditioner heat exchanger needs to be cleaned or whether the cleaning effect is ideal, and also improves the practicality of the self-cleaning function of the air conditioner to a certain extent.

[0022] On the other hand, it is healthy and environmentally friendly. Through the visual condensate pipe 10, users can judge by themselves whether the air conditioner heat exchanger needs to be cleaned or whether the cleaning effect is ideal. On the one hand, it ensures the cleanliness of the air blown out by the air conditioner, which is beneficial to the physical health of users. On the other hand, when cleaning is not required, there is no need for manual cleaning or to execute the heat exchanger self-cleaning program, which saves time, effort, electricity and is environmentally friendly.

[0023] Such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, according to another embodiment of the present utility model, the visible section 12 includes a colorless and transparent window.

[0024] Furthermore, the visible section 12 is an inextensible hose structure.

[0025] In the embodiments of the present utility model, specifically, the setting of the colorless and transparent window is relatively flexible, as long as it is convenient for users to directly observe the condensate flowing through the visible section 12. For example, the entire visible section 12 is made of colorless and transparent material, that is, the entire visible section 12 is used as a colorless and transparent window on the condensate pipe; or for another example, a partial area of the visible section 12 along its circumferential direction (at this time the visible section 12 is in a cylindrical shape as a whole) is set as a colorless and transparent window. At this time, the other parts of the visible section 12 need to be made of white material. In addition, the inextensible transparent hose can use common condensate pipe products in the prior art, such as PVC pipes, PP pipes, silicone hoses, etc.

[0026] In the embodiment of the present utility model, by designing all or part of the visible section 12 as a colorless and transparent window, users can directly observe the color or state of the condensate water in the pipe. This not only has a simple structure but also is convenient and flexible to use. If the entire visible section 12 is made of colorless and transparent material, users will have a wide field of view. If part of the visible section 12 is a colorless and transparent window and other areas are made of white material, it is convenient for users to observe the color of the condensate water in the pipe with the white material as the background, making the judgment more accurate. In addition, the non-retractable type of the visible section 12 ensures its good transparency, and the use of a flexible hose for the visible section 12 can better adapt to the layout of the air-conditioning condensate pipe.

[0027] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, according to another embodiment of the present utility model, the visual condensate pipe 10 further includes a discharge section 13, and the discharge section 13 is arranged on the side of the visible section 12 away from the drainage outlet 30 of the air-conditioning indoor unit; further, the visual condensate pipe 10 further includes a connection section 11, and the connection section 11 is arranged between the drainage outlet 30 of the air-conditioning indoor unit and the visible section 12. So far, the visual condensate pipe 10 sequentially includes a connection section 11, a visible section 12, and a discharge section 13 in the drainage direction of the condensate water. Generally, the connection section 11 is the shortest, the visible section 12 is placed at a position convenient for indoor users to observe, and the discharge section 13 extends to a position suitable for discharging condensate water outdoors.

[0028] Based on the above solution, preferably, the discharge section 13 and / or the connection section 11 is a retractable hose structure. More preferably, both the discharge section 13 and the connection section 11 are retractable hose structures, so as to facilitate adjusting the lengths of the discharge section 13 and the connection section 11 to adapt to complex and diverse installation environments; common condensate pipe products in the prior art can be used for the retractable hose, such as PVC pipes, PP pipes, silicone rubber corrugated pipes, etc.

[0029] Further, the visible section 12 is detachably connected to the discharge section 13 or / and the connection section 11 (not shown in the figure). Thus, when the visible section 12 cannot accurately observe the cleanliness of the condensate water due to dirt adhering to the inside, users can disassemble the visible section 12 for cleaning to enable sustainable use.

[0030] In this solution, the detachable connection can adopt the common methods in the prior art. Preferably, any one of threaded connection and snap connection with a convex point can be adopted (not shown in the figure). Specifically:

[0031] The threaded connection between the visible section 12 and the discharge section 13 can be specifically as follows: Prepare a rigid pipe a with external threads only at one end, and the outer diameter of the other end is not less than the inner diameter of the visible section 12. Then, insert the other end into one end of the visible section 12 and lock and seal it with a clamp. Prepare another rigid pipe b with internal threads, which is matched with the external threads of the rigid pipe a, and its outer diameter is not less than the inner diameter of the discharge section 13. Then, insert it into one end of the discharge section 13 and lock and seal it with a clamp. Finally, thread-connect the rigid pipe a and the rigid pipe b. Similarly, the threaded connection between the visible section 12 and the connection section 11 can also adopt the above method.

[0032] The bayonet connection between the visible section 12 and the discharge section 13 can be specifically as follows: Prepare a rigid pipe c. Insert one end of the rigid pipe c into one end of the visible section 12 and lock and seal it with a clamp. At the outer side of the other end of the rigid pipe c near its outlet, two convex rings with a height of 2 - 4 mm are arranged at intervals, and both sides of each convex ring along the length direction of the visible section 12 are in a gentle slope shape. Prepare another rigid pipe d. Insert one end of the rigid pipe d into one end of the discharge section 13 and lock and seal it with a clamp. At least two convex strips with a height of 2 - 4 mm are evenly arranged along the inner circumference of the other end of the rigid pipe d near its outlet. Similarly, both sides of each convex strip along the length direction of the discharge section 13 are in a gentle slope shape. Note that the outer diameter of the rigid pipe c is 4 - 8 mm smaller than the inner diameter of the rigid pipe d. Then, insert the end of the rigid pipe c with the convex rings into the end of the rigid pipe d with the convex strips until the convex strips are between the two convex rings. Similarly, the bayonet connection between the visible section 12 and the connection section 11 can also adopt the above method.

[0033] As Figure 1 shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an air conditioner indoor unit 20, including a visual condensate water pipe 10 in any one of the above embodiments, having the advantages of the visual condensate water pipe 10 in any one of the above embodiments.

[0034] As Figure 1 shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an air conditioner, including an air conditioner indoor unit 20 in the previous embodiment, having the advantages of the air conditioner indoor unit 20 in the previous embodiment.

[0035] In the use of this embodiment:

[0036] First, connect the visual condensate pipe 10 to the drain outlet 30 of the air conditioner indoor unit through the connection section 11, and then extend the discharge section 13 to the outdoor drainage location (such as a drain) through the hole in the indoor wall 40; wherein the visual section 12 is detachably connected between the connection section 11 and the discharge section 13, and ensure that its visual part (such as the colorless transparent window part) faces the user, and at the same time, try to ensure that the background of its visual part is white; during the use of the air conditioner, the user can observe the color, state or flow rate of the condensate water flowing through the visual section 12 at any time through the visual section 12. If it is found that the color of the condensate water becomes darker, the state becomes turbid or the flow rate becomes slower, the user can open the shell of the air conditioner indoor unit 20 by himself to clean the heat exchanger or execute the self-cleaning program of the heat exchanger; when executing the self-cleaning program of the heat exchanger, the user can also observe the color and state of the condensate water generated by the self-cleaning through the visual section 12 at any time. If the condensate water generated by the self-cleaning gradually changes from dark or turbid to colorless or clear, the self-cleaning effect is better. If the condensate water generated by the self-cleaning is always in a dark or turbid state, the self-cleaning effect is not ideal, so as to guide the user to repair and maintain the air conditioner; after using for a period of time, the visual section 12 can be removed and cleaned according to needs for repeated use.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and not to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention can be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the purpose and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and they should all be covered by the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A visual condensate pipe for connecting to the drain outlet (30) of an air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that: It includes a visible section (12); It further includes a discharge section (13), and the discharge section (13) is arranged on a side of the visible section (12) away from the drainage outlet (30) of the air conditioner indoor unit; It further includes a connection section (11), and the connection section (11) is arranged between the drainage outlet (30) of the air conditioner indoor unit and the visible section (12); The visible section (12) is detachably connected to the discharge section (13) and / or the connection section (11).

2. The visual condensate pipe according to claim 1, wherein: The visible section (12) includes a colorless transparent window.

3. The visual condensate pipe according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visible section (12) is a non-retractable hose structure.

4. The visualized condensate water pipe according to claim 1, wherein: The detachable connection includes any one of screw connection and snap connection with a projection.

5. The visualized condensate pipe according to claim 1, wherein: The discharge section (13) and / or the connection section (11) is a retractable hose structure.

6. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that: It includes a visual condensate pipe (10) according to any one of claims 1-5.

7. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It includes an air conditioner indoor unit (20) according to claim 6.

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