Drain trays, air conditioners and dehumidifiers

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of water trays, and more specifically, to a water tray and an air conditioner and dehumidifier equipped with the water tray. The water tray includes a water tray body and a drain outlet. The water tray also includes a receiving portion disposed on the water tray body, the receiving portion having a slot formed therein for securing an adapter. The receiving portion of the present invention is designed on the water tray of the internal components of the machine, without the need for additional parts. The receiving portion is designed with a slot to effectively prevent the adapter from falling and being lost. The structure is simple and reliable, and the adapter can be quickly removed from the receiving portion when needed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of water receiving trays, and in particular to a water receiving tray and an air conditioner and a dehumidifier equipped with the water receiving tray. Background Art

[0002] The mobile air conditioner or dehumidifier in the prior art generally has a water receiving tray with a continuous drainage function, that is, the water receiving tray drain port is connected to a drain pipe to directly drain the condensed water, so that the machine can continue to work.

[0003] Due to varying export destinations and regional customer requirements, external drain hose designations vary. For example, North America uses a larger-diameter garden hose, while the EU uses a smaller-diameter rubber hose. To meet diverse customer needs, the drain pan outlet on the mobile unit / dehumidifier is designed with a threaded structure, allowing for different drain hose options by adding adapters.

[0004] When the customer does not need continuous drainage in the middle, or the drain pipe connection can be achieved without an adapter, the adapter does not need to be installed. At this time, the adapter is often easy to lose and difficult to store. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a water receiving tray and an air conditioner and a dehumidifier equipped with the water receiving tray.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to one aspect of the present technical solution, the present technical solution provides a water receiving tray.

[0007] According to the embodiment of the present application, the water receiving tray includes a water receiving tray body and a drain outlet. The water receiving tray also includes a receiving portion provided on the water receiving tray body, and a slot for fixing the adapter is formed on the receiving portion.

[0008] Furthermore, the receiving portion includes a base and two elastic claws arranged on the same side of the base, and the slot is formed between the base and the two elastic claws.

[0009] Furthermore, the free ends of the two elastic claws are brought close to each other to form a buckle, and a notch of the slot is formed between the two buckles.

[0010] Furthermore, the slot is a polygonal structure or an arc structure.

[0011] Furthermore, the card slot is a front-to-back through structure, and a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion are respectively provided on the front and back sides of the receiving portion.

[0012] Furthermore, the adapter includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the first connecting portion is used to connect to the drain outlet, and the second connecting portion is used to connect to the drain pipe.

[0013] Furthermore, at least a portion of the second connecting portion is a conical section or a cylindrical section for connection to the drain pipe.

[0014] Furthermore, the storage portion is an independent structure or the storage portion is integrally connected to the water receiving tray body.

[0015] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to the second aspect of the present technical solution, the present technical solution also provides an air conditioner.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present application, the air conditioner includes a water receiving tray, which is the above-mentioned water receiving tray provided in the present application.

[0017] Furthermore, the receiving portion is located between the water receiving tray body and the air conditioner housing, the first limiting portion is a first rib provided on the water receiving tray body, and the second limiting portion is a second rib provided on the housing.

[0018] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to the third aspect of the present technical solution, the present technical solution also provides a dehumidifier.

[0019] The dehumidifier provided according to an embodiment of the present application includes a water receiving tray, which is the above-mentioned water receiving tray provided in the present application.

[0020] Furthermore, the receiving portion is located between the water receiving tray body and the dehumidifier shell, the first limiting portion is a first rib provided on the water receiving tray body, and the second limiting portion is a second rib provided on the shell.

[0021] The storage part of the present invention is designed on the water receiving tray of the internal components of the machine, which can be realized without adding additional parts. The storage part is designed with a slot, which can effectively prevent the adapter from falling and avoiding loss. The structure is simple and reliable, and the adapter can be quickly taken out from the storage part when needed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The drawings that constitute part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of this application and make other features, objects and advantages of this application more apparent. The illustrative embodiment drawings of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an improper limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a water receiving tray of the present application is given;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of part A;

[0025] Figure 3An enlarged structural diagram of the storage portion in this application is schematically provided;

[0026] Figure 4 The structural diagram of the adapter in this application is schematically given;

[0027] Figure 5 A structural diagram of an air conditioner in the present application is schematically given;

[0028] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the installation relationship of the storage part of the air conditioner in this application is given; and

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of part B. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a system, product or device comprising a series of units is not necessarily limited to those units explicitly listed, but may include units that are not explicitly listed or are inherent to these products or devices.

[0032] In this application, terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," and "outer" indicate positions or locations based on those shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended to better describe this application and its embodiments and are not intended to limit the devices, elements, or components indicated to specific positions, or to their construction or operation in a specific position.

[0033] Furthermore, some of the above terms may be used to express other meanings besides indicating a position or location. For example, the term "on" may also be used to indicate a dependency or connection in certain circumstances. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "disposed," "connected," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can mean a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediary, or an internal communication between two devices, elements, or components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. Figure 1-7 The present application is described in detail with reference to embodiments.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] This embodiment provides a water collecting tray. The water collecting tray in this embodiment particularly refers to a water collecting tray used for an air conditioner or a dehumidifier. The purpose is to solve the technical problem that the water collecting tray adapter of a traditional air conditioner or a dehumidifier is often easily lost and difficult to store when it is not needed to be installed.

[0038] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the water receiving tray includes a water receiving tray body 1 and a drain outlet 2. The drain outlet 2 can be detachably connected to an adapter 3. The water receiving tray also includes a receiving portion 4 provided on the water receiving tray body 1. The receiving portion 4 is formed with a card slot 401 for fixing the adapter 3. The drain outlet 2 can be directly matched and connected to a drain pipe of a certain specification. When the adapter 3 is matched and installed on the drain outlet 2, a drain pipe of another specification can be connected through the adapter. For example, a standard garden pipe with a larger diameter can be directly connected through the drain outlet 2 to meet the requirements of the North American region for the specifications of the drain pipe. After installing the adapter 3, a standard rubber pipe with a small diameter can be connected to meet the requirements of the EU region for the specifications of the drain pipe. When continuous drainage in the middle is not required, or when the drain pipe connection can be achieved without an adapter, the adapter does not need to be installed. At this time, the adapter 4 can be fixed in the card slot 401 of the receiving portion 4. The storage state is as shown in FIG. Figure 2 As shown, it can effectively prevent the adapter from falling and losing, and the structure is simple and reliable. When the adapter 3 is needed, it only needs to be taken out from the slot 401 of the storage part 4 and installed in the drain outlet 2.

[0039] like Figure 3As shown, the storage portion 4 includes a base 402 and two elastic claws 403 arranged on the same side of the base 402, and a slot 401 is formed between the base 402 and the two elastic claws 403. After the adapter 3 is placed in the slot 401 between the two elastic claws 403, the adapter 3 can be fixed by the elastic force between the two elastic claws 403. It should be noted that the size of the slot 401 in its natural state should at least not be larger than the size of a certain part of the adapter 3, so that when the adapter 3 is placed in the slot 401, the two elastic claws 403 will be elastically deformed, thereby generating an elastic restoring force, which will fix the adapter 3.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, to further securely secure the adapter 3, the free ends of the two elastic claws 403 are brought together to form a buckle 4031, with the slot 401 formed between the two buckles 4031. During use, the adapter 3 is inserted into the slot 401 by pushing the buckles 4031 on the elastic claws from top to bottom. The buckles 4031 then return to their original position to prevent the adapter 3 from loosening toward the slot. When the adapter is needed, the adapter 3 can be removed by externally pushing the elastic claws 403 or the buckles 4031 thereon apart.

[0041] It should be noted that the slot 401 can be designed as a polygonal structure or an arc structure. Figure 3 The arc-shaped structure of the card slot 401 used in the drawings can better match the external shape of the adapter 3, thereby achieving firmness when the two are fixed together.

[0042] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the slot 401 is a through-hole structure, and the adapter may move forward and backward and fall out of the slot 401. To solve this technical problem, a first stopper and a second stopper are respectively provided on the front and rear sides of the storage portion 4 to effectively prevent the adapter 3 from falling out. The first stopper and the second stopper can be integrally connected to the storage portion 4, or they can be implemented by using specific components or structures of the water tray or air conditioner in a specific usage environment.

[0043] like Figure 4 The figure shows a preferred structure of the adapter. The adapter 3 includes a first connection portion 301 and a second connection portion 302. The first connection portion 301 is used to connect to the drain outlet 2, and the second connection portion 302 is used to connect to the drain pipe.

[0044] In this embodiment, the drain outlet 2 is provided with an external threaded section, which can be directly used to connect a garden pipe with a thread. In order to enable the first connecting part 301 to adapt to the threaded section of the drain outlet 2, the first connecting part 301 is provided with an internal threaded section, which is used to adapt to the external threaded section of the drain outlet 2.

[0045] In order to facilitate the connection between the second connecting portion 302 and the rubber drain pipe, Figure 4 As shown, at least a portion of the second connecting portion 302 is a tapered or cylindrical section for connection to a rubber drain hose. In this embodiment, at least a portion of the second connecting portion 302 is a tapered section, allowing for easy insertion into the rubber drain hose. The drain pan of the present invention has a drain opening 2 that can be used with threaded garden hoses or rubber drain hoses, with or without the adapter 3 installed.

[0046] It should be noted that, in the present application, the storage portion 4 can optionally be an independent structure connected to the water tray body 1 via a connector, or the storage portion 4 can be separately provided from the water tray body 1. In a specific use environment (such as an air conditioner or dehumidifier), the storage portion 4 is fixed to other components in the use environment. Optionally, the storage portion 4 can also be integrally connected to the water tray body 1.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] like Figure 5-7 As shown, this embodiment discloses an air conditioner. The air conditioner is equipped with the water tray provided in Example 1 of the present invention, wherein the storage portion 4 is located between the water tray body 1 and the air conditioner housing 7, the first limiting portion 5 is a first rib provided on the water tray body 1, and the second limiting portion 6 is a second rib provided on the housing 7.

[0049] The storage section 4 is located between the water tray body 1 and the air conditioner housing 7, achieving a concealed structural design that does not affect the appearance of the air conditioner. Specifically, the housing 7 includes a removable grille 701. The storage section 4 can be located between the water tray body 1 and the air conditioner grille 701, and is designed to be located behind the removable grille 701. By removing the grille 701, the adapter can be easily removed and replaced, and the storage section can be easily cleaned.

[0050] During actual use, the first limiting portion 5 is a structure arranged on the water receiving tray body 1, and the second limiting portion 6 is a structure arranged on the shell 7, which further utilizes the structure of the original components of the air conditioner. There is no need to add other storage or locking accessories, and hidden storage is achieved without affecting the appearance. The structure is simple and reliable.

[0051] The water receiving tray used in this embodiment is the water receiving tray disclosed in Example 1, so the air conditioner with this water receiving tray also has all the technical effects of the above-mentioned Example 1, which will not be described in detail here.

[0052] Example 3

[0053] This embodiment discloses a dehumidifier. The dehumidifier is equipped with the water receiving tray provided in Example 1 of the present invention, wherein the receiving portion is located between the water receiving tray body and the dehumidifier housing, the first limiting portion is a first rib provided on the water receiving tray body, and the second limiting portion is a second rib provided on the housing.

[0054] The storage area is located between the water tray and the dehumidifier housing, achieving a concealed design that doesn't affect the dehumidifier's appearance. During use, the first stopper is located on the water tray, while the second stopper is located on the housing. This further utilizes the existing dehumidifier components, avoiding the need for new ones and resulting in a simple and reliable structure.

[0055] The water receiving tray used in this embodiment is the water receiving tray disclosed in Example 1, so the dehumidifier with this water receiving tray also has all the technical effects of the above-mentioned Example 1, which will not be described in detail here.

[0056] The air conditioner and dehumidifier according to the above embodiments may also include other necessary components or structures such as a condenser, a compressor, a control device and a motor, and the corresponding layout positions and connection relationships can refer to the air conditioners and dehumidifiers in the prior art. The connection relationships, operations and working principles of the unmentioned structures are known to ordinary technicians in this field and will not be described in detail here.

[0057] Some embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0058] The foregoing description is intended only to provide specific embodiments of the present invention, which will enable those skilled in the art to understand and implement the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is intended to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, comprising a water receiving tray, characterized in that: The water receiving tray comprises a water receiving tray body (1), a drain outlet (2), an adapter (3), and a receiving portion (4) provided on the water receiving tray body (1); a slot (401) for fixing the adapter (3) is formed on the receiving portion (4); the adapter (3) has a use state and a storage state; In the use state, the adapter (3) is connected to the drain outlet (2), and the adapter (3) is separated from the receiving portion (4); In the stored state, the adapter (3) is fixed in the slot (401), and the adapter (3) is separated from the drain outlet (2); The card slot (401) is a front-to-back through structure, and a first limiting portion (5) and a second limiting portion (6) are respectively provided on the front and back sides of the receiving portion (4). The receiving portion (4) is located between the water receiving tray body (1) and the housing (7) of the air conditioner. The first limiting portion (5) is a first rib provided on the water receiving tray body (1), and the second limiting portion (6) is a second rib provided on the housing (7). When the adapter is in the storage state, the drain outlet is used to directly match and connect a drain pipe of one specification and model; when the adapter is in use, the adapter is used to connect a drain pipe of another specification.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The storage portion (4) comprises a base (402) and two elastic claws (403) arranged on the same side of the base (402), and the slot (401) is formed between the base (402) and the two elastic claws (403).

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that The free ends of the two elastic claws (403) are brought together to form a buckle (4031), and a notch of the clamping slot (401) is formed between the two buckles (4031).

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein: The slot (401) is a polygonal structure or an arc-shaped structure.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The adapter (3) comprises a first connecting portion (301) and a second connecting portion (302), wherein the first connecting portion (301) is used to connect to the drain outlet (2), and the second connecting portion (301) is used to connect to a drain pipe.

6. The water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving portion (4) is an independent structure or the receiving portion (4) is integrally connected to the water receiving tray body (1).

7. A dehumidifier, comprising a water receiving tray, characterized in that: The water receiving tray comprises a water receiving tray body (1), a drain outlet (2), an adapter (3), and a receiving portion (4) provided on the water receiving tray body (1); a slot (401) for fixing the adapter (3) is formed on the receiving portion (4); the adapter (3) has a use state and a storage state; In the use state, the adapter (3) is connected to the drain outlet (2), and the adapter (3) is separated from the receiving portion (4); In the stored state, the adapter (3) is fixed in the slot (401), and the adapter (3) is separated from the drain outlet (2); The card slot (401) is a front-to-back through structure, and a first limiting portion (5) and a second limiting portion (6) are respectively provided on the front and back sides of the receiving portion (4), and the receiving portion is located between the water receiving tray body and the shell of the dehumidifier, the first limiting portion is a first rib provided on the water receiving tray body, and the second limiting portion is a second rib provided on the shell; When the adapter is in the storage state, the drain outlet is used to directly match and connect a drain pipe of one specification and model; when the adapter is in use, the adapter is used to connect a drain pipe of another specification.

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