Drainage structure and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a drainage structure and air conditioner relates to the technical field of air conditioner, wherein, drainage structure includes front shell and rear shell, the top of front shell is equipped with first drainage groove, the rear shell is connected in the front shell, the top of rear shell is equipped with second drainage groove, and first drainage groove with second drainage groove is linked together, be equipped with water storage tank on the front shell and / or the rear shell, water storage tank with first drainage groove and / or second drainage groove is linked together, and the tank wall of water storage tank is equipped with drain hole, and the water in water storage tank is discharged outside through drain hole, the utility model provides technical scheme to improve the drainage capacity of drainage structure, improves the security of air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular to a drainage structure and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, during the installation and use of air conditioners, water may accumulate on the top due to condensation dripping or external water spray. If the liquid seeps into the unit, it can easily cause electrical components to become damp, leading to short circuits, and may even pose a safety hazard of damaging the equipment or causing a fire. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a drainage structure and an air conditioner, which aims to improve the drainage capacity of the drainage structure and enhance the safety of the air conditioner.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the drainage structure proposed in this utility model includes:

[0005] The front housing, wherein a first drainage groove is provided at its top end; and

[0006] The rear shell is connected to the front shell, and the top of the rear shell is provided with a second drainage groove, and the first drainage groove is connected to the second drainage groove.

[0007] The front shell and / or the rear shell are provided with a water storage tank, which is connected to the first diversion channel and / or the second diversion channel. The tank wall is provided with a drain hole, through which the water in the tank is discharged to the outside.

[0008] In one embodiment, the front shell is provided with a first mounting section, and the rear shell is provided with a second mounting section. The first mounting section is mounted on the second mounting section and is stacked on top of the second mounting section. The first drainage channel is connected to the water storage tank through the second drainage channel.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first installation section is provided with the first drainage channel, and the wall of the first drainage channel is provided with a first water passage notch, through which water in the first drainage channel flows to the second drainage channel.

[0010] In one embodiment, the front shell and / or the rear shell each include an inner plate, an outer plate, and a bottom plate. The inner plate is disposed inside the outer plate, and the inner plate, the outer plate, and the bottom plate enclose each other to form a corresponding first drainage channel, a corresponding second drainage channel, and a corresponding water storage tank.

[0011] In one embodiment, the front shell and / or the rear shell further includes a reinforcing plate disposed between the inner plate and the outer plate, and the reinforcing plate is provided with a second water passage notch, which facilitates the flow of water in the first drainage channel and the second drainage channel.

[0012] In one embodiment, the drainage structure further includes a cover plate connected to the top of the front shell and the rear shell. The installation gap between the cover plate and the front shell is connected to the first drainage channel, and the installation gap between the cover plate and the rear shell is connected to the second drainage channel or the water storage tank.

[0013] In one embodiment, the front shell and the rear shell are detachably connected.

[0014] In one embodiment, a limiting protrusion is provided on one of the front shell and the rear shell, and a limiting groove is provided on the other shell. The front shell and the rear shell are connected by the limiting protrusion and the limiting groove.

[0015] In one embodiment, the front shell has a first mounting hole, and the rear shell has a second mounting hole. The front shell and the rear shell are fixedly connected by the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, and a screw connector.

[0016] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner, including the drainage structure described above.

[0017] The drainage structure in this utility model includes a front shell and a rear shell. The top of the front shell is provided with a first drainage groove, and the rear shell is connected to the front shell. The top of the rear shell is provided with a second drainage groove, and the first drainage groove and the second drainage groove are connected. A water storage tank is provided on the front shell and / or the rear shell, and the water storage tank is connected to the first drainage groove and / or the second drainage groove. The tank wall is provided with a drain hole, so that when there is condensate dripping from the top of the air conditioner, external water spray, or roof leakage, the water dripping onto the top of the air conditioner will flow into the water storage tank through the first drainage groove and the second drainage groove, and then finally be discharged from the unit through the drain hole. This improves the drainage capacity of the drainage structure, reduces the time and amount of water staying inside the air conditioner, reduces the possibility of moisture and water ingress inside the appliance, reduces the possibility of short circuit failure in the air conditioner, and improves the safety of the air conditioner. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the drainage structure provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Top view;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure after adding the cover plate;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Top view.

[0025] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0026] 11. Front shell; 111. First drainage channel; 112. First mounting section; 1121. First water passage notch; 113. Limiting groove; 114. First mounting hole; 12. Rear shell; 121. Second drainage channel; 122. Water storage tank; 123. Drain hole; 124. Second mounting section; 125. Limiting protrusion; 13. Cover plate; 10a. Inner plate; 10b. Outer plate; 10c. Bottom plate; 10d. Reinforcing plate; 10d1. Second water passage notch.

[0027] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0029] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0030] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 4 This utility model proposes a drainage structure, comprising:

[0032] Front housing 11, the top of which is provided with a first drainage groove 111; and

[0033] The rear shell 12 is connected to the front shell 11. The top end of the rear shell 12 is provided with a second drainage groove 121, and the first drainage groove 111 is connected to the second drainage groove 121.

[0034] The front shell 11 and / or the rear shell 12 are provided with a water storage tank 122, which is connected to the first diversion channel 111 and / or the second diversion channel 121. The tank wall of the water storage tank 122 is provided with a drain hole 123, and the water in the water storage tank 122 is discharged to the outside through the drain hole 123.

[0035] The drainage structure in this utility model includes a front shell 11 and a rear shell 12. The top of the front shell 11 is provided with a first drainage groove 111. The rear shell 12 is connected to the front shell 11, and the top of the rear shell 12 is provided with a second drainage groove 121, with the first drainage groove 111 and the second drainage groove 121 communicating with each other. A water storage tank 122 is provided on the front shell 11 and / or the rear shell 12, communicating with the first drainage groove 111 and / or the second drainage groove 121. A drainage hole 123 is provided on the wall of the water storage tank 122, thereby... This design ensures that when condensation drips from the top of the air conditioner, or when there is external water spray or roof leakage, the water dripping onto the top of the air conditioner will flow through the first drainage channel 111 and the second drainage channel 121 into the water storage tank 122, and then finally be discharged from the unit through the drain hole 123. This improves the drainage capacity of the drainage structure, reduces the time and amount of water remaining inside the air conditioner, thereby reducing the possibility of moisture and water ingress inside the electrical components, reducing the possibility of short circuit failure, and ultimately improving the safety of the air conditioner.

[0036] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 Furthermore, the front housing 11 is provided with a first mounting section 112, and the rear housing 12 is provided with a second mounting section 124. The first mounting section 112 is mounted on the second mounting section 124, and the first mounting section 112 is stacked on top of the second mounting section 124. The first drainage channel 111 is connected to the water storage tank 122 through the second drainage channel 121. Understandably, by stacking the first mounting section 112 on top of the second mounting section 124, the amount of water flowing from the first drainage channel 111 to the second drainage channel 121 is reduced due to the installation gap between the first mounting section 112 and the second mounting section 124, thereby improving the waterproof effect of the front housing 11 and the rear housing 12 after installation. This further reduces the possibility of water entering the air conditioner body, thereby reducing the risk of short circuits in the internal electrical components of the air conditioner, and thus improving the safety and service life of the air conditioner. Furthermore, each time the air conditioner is disassembled, there is no need to specifically waterproof the first mounting section 112 and the second mounting section 124; simply stack the first mounting section 112 on top of the second mounting section 124 for installation. Of course, in other embodiments, the first mounting section 112 and the second mounting section 124 can also be installed by splicing them together, as long as the waterproof structure of the connection gap between the first mounting section 112 and the second mounting section 124 is properly constructed.

[0037] Specifically, the first installation section 112 is provided with the first diversion channel 111, and the first diversion channel 111 has a first water passage notch 1121 on its wall. Water in the first diversion channel 111 flows into the second diversion channel 121 through the first water passage notch 1121, which facilitates the design of the first diversion channel 111 and the second diversion channel 121, thereby reducing the production and manufacturing costs of the first diversion channel 111 and the second diversion channel 121.

[0038] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4Specifically, the front shell 11 and / or the rear shell 12 each include an inner plate 10a, an outer plate 10b, and a bottom plate 10c. The inner plate 10a is disposed inside the outer plate 10b. The inner plate 10a, the outer plate 10b, and the bottom plate 10c enclose each other to form the corresponding first drainage channel 111, the corresponding second drainage channel 121, and the corresponding water storage tank 122. In one embodiment, the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are generally arranged with an inner panel 10a and an outer panel 10b spaced apart on both sides. This allows the inner panel 10a to be close to the interior of the air conditioner and the outside to face outwards. By setting the inner panel 10a and the outer panel 10b in a double-layered arrangement, the possibility of external water entering the interior of the air conditioner through the outer shell is reduced, thereby improving the waterproof effect of the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12. Of course, in another embodiment, the inner panel 10a is only provided at the first drainage channel 111, the second drainage channel 121, and the water storage tank 122 of the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12. The inner panel 10a, outer panel 10b, and bottom panel 10c facilitate the manufacturing of the first drainage channel 111, the second drainage channel 121, and the water storage tank 122. The inner panel 10a, outer panel 10b, and bottom panel 10c on the front shell 11 are integrally formed, and / or the inner panel 10a, outer panel 10b, and bottom panel 10c on the rear shell 12 are integrally formed. This improves the waterproofing effect of the first drainage channel 111, the second drainage channel 121, and the water storage tank 122, thereby further reducing the risk of water leakage and seepage in the drainage structure, and further improving the safety of the air conditioner.

[0039] Furthermore, the front shell 11 and / or the rear shell 12 also include a reinforcing plate 10d, which is disposed between the inner plate 10a and the outer plate 10b, and the reinforcing plate 10d is provided with a second water passage notch 10d1, which facilitates the flow of water in the first drainage channel 111 and the second drainage channel 121. By setting the reinforcing plate 10d, the structural strength between the inner plate 10a and the outer plate 10b is further increased, thereby improving the structural strength and service life of the drainage structure. It should be emphasized that in Embodiment 1, the second water-passing notch 10d1 can be located on the upper surface of the reinforcing plate 10d. In this case, the reinforcing plate will always intercept a portion of the water upstream of the reinforcing plate 10d, but only a small amount, which can be easily evaporated naturally, and its impact on the air conditioner itself is within the acceptable range. In Embodiment 2, the second water-passing notch 10d1 can also be located at the connection between the reinforcing plate 10d and the bottom shell, i.e., the second water-passing notch 10d1 is located on the lower surface of the reinforcing plate 10d. In this case, the second water-passing notch 10d1 will not intercept the water upstream of the reinforcing plate 10d. Of course, in Embodiment 3, the second water-passing notch 10d1 can also be located in the middle of the reinforcing plate 10d, intercepting only a small portion of the water.

[0040] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 In one embodiment, the drainage structure further includes a cover plate 13, which is connected to the top of the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12. The installation gap between the cover plate 13 and the front shell 11 is connected to the first drainage channel 111, and the installation gap between the cover plate 13 and the rear shell 12 is connected to the second drainage channel 121 or the water storage tank 122. By providing the cover plate 13, when there is condensate dripping from the top of the air conditioner, external water spray, or roof leakage, some water flows from the cover plate 13 to the outer periphery of the front shell 11 and the outer shell, and then flows out of the air conditioner body. Then, another part of the water enters the corresponding first drainage channel 111, second drainage channel 121, and water storage tank 122 through the installation gap between the cover plate 13 and the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12, thereby greatly reducing the possibility of water from the top of the cover plate 13 entering the air conditioner body and improving the safety of the air conditioner. At the same time, the cover plate 13 also greatly reduces the direct entry of external large molecular debris into the first diversion channel 111, the second diversion channel 121 and the water storage tank 122, thereby reducing the risk of blockage of the first diversion channel 111, the second diversion channel 121 and the water storage tank 122, and thus improving the stability and reliability of the drainage structure.

[0041] Of course, in other embodiments, some cover plates 13 can also be integrated on the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12. Then, when the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are installed, the cover plates 13 on the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are installed respectively. At this time, the connection gap between the cover plate 13 on the front shell 11 and the cover plate 13 on the rear shell 12 is connected to the corresponding first drainage channel 111, the corresponding second drainage channel 121 and the water storage tank 122.

[0042] Specifically, the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are detachably connected. This facilitates the installation and disassembly of the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12, and also facilitates the later inspection and maintenance of the first diversion channel 111, the second diversion channel 121 and the water storage tank 122 within the drainage structure, thereby improving the stability and service life of the drainage structure.

[0043] Reference Figure 3In one embodiment, a limiting protrusion 125 is provided on one of the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12, and a limiting groove 113 is provided on the other. The front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are connected by the limiting protrusion 125 and the limiting groove 113. The limiting protrusion 125 and the limiting groove 113 facilitate the installation and limiting of the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12. At the same time, it should be noted that since the front shell 11 includes an inner panel 10a and an outer panel 10b, even if a small amount of water flows in from the gap between the limiting protrusion 125 and the limiting groove 113, it will only flow into the space between the inner panel 10a and the outer panel 10b and will not enter the air conditioner's electronic control system.

[0044] Furthermore, the front shell 11 is provided with a first mounting hole 114, and the rear shell 12 is provided with a second mounting hole. The front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are fixedly connected through the first mounting hole 114, the second mounting hole, and a screw connector. The locking method of the first mounting hole 114, the second mounting hole, and the screw connector is stable and reliable, easy to install, and low in cost, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the drainage structure. Of course, in other embodiments, a silicone gasket can also be fitted onto the screw connector so that the silicone gasket is sandwiched between the screw connector and the front shell 11. On the one hand, this can improve the waterproof effect at the connection between the first mounting hole 114 and the second mounting hole; on the other hand, it can also play a shock-absorbing role, reducing the vibration amplitude after the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are installed, and reducing the generation of noise.

[0045] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner, which includes a drainage structure. The specific structure of the drainage structure is as described in the above embodiments. Since the air conditioner in this utility model adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0046] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A drainage structure, characterized in that, include: The front shell has a first drainage groove at its top. and The rear shell is connected to the front shell, and the top of the rear shell is provided with a second drainage groove, and the first drainage groove is connected to the second drainage groove. The front shell and / or the rear shell are provided with a water storage tank, which is connected to the first diversion channel and / or the second diversion channel. The tank wall is provided with a drain hole, through which the water in the tank is discharged to the outside.

2. The drainage structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The front shell is provided with a first mounting section, and the rear shell is provided with a second mounting section. The first mounting section is mounted on the second mounting section and is stacked on top of the second mounting section. The first drainage channel is connected to the water storage tank through the second drainage channel.

3. The drainage structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first installation section is provided with the first diversion channel, and the first diversion channel wall is provided with the first water passage notch, through which the water in the first diversion channel flows to the second diversion channel.

4. The drainage structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The front shell and / or the rear shell each include an inner plate, an outer plate, and a bottom plate. The inner plate is disposed inside the outer plate. The inner plate, the outer plate, and the bottom plate enclose each other to form a corresponding first drainage channel, a corresponding second drainage channel, and a corresponding water storage tank.

5. The drainage structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The front shell and / or the rear shell further include a reinforcing plate, which is disposed between the inner plate and the outer plate, and the reinforcing plate is provided with a second water passage notch, which facilitates the flow of water in the first drainage channel and the second drainage channel.

6. The drainage structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The drainage structure also includes a cover plate, which is connected to the top of the front shell and the rear shell. The installation gap between the cover plate and the front shell is connected to the first drainage channel, and the installation gap between the cover plate and the rear shell is connected to the second drainage channel or the water storage tank.

7. The drainage structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The front shell and the rear shell are detachably connected.

8. The drainage structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, One of the front shell and the rear shell is provided with a limiting protrusion, and the other shell is provided with a limiting groove. The front shell and the rear shell are connected by the limiting protrusion and the limiting groove.

9. The drainage structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The front shell has a first mounting hole, and the rear shell has a second mounting hole. The front shell and the rear shell are fixedly connected by the first mounting hole, the second mounting hole, and a screw connector.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the drainage structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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