Air outlet frame assembly and air conditioner having the same

Abstract

The present invention provides an air outlet frame assembly and an air conditioner having the same. The air outlet frame assembly comprises an air outlet frame, the air outlet frame is provided with a first water diversion structure and a second water diversion structure; a decorative plate, the decorative plate is connected to the air outlet frame and is located outside the air outlet frame, the first water diversion structure is located between the decorative plate and the second water diversion structure, and condensed water on the air outlet frame can be diverted to a condensed water collection part through the first water diversion structure and the second water diversion structure. The air outlet frame assembly adopting the structure can keep the air outlet assembly in a clean state at all times, thereby improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioner equipment, and in particular to an air outlet frame assembly and an air conditioner having the same. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, when the air conditioner is in use, condensation water is easily generated at the air outlet due to the alternation of hot and cold. In traditional air conditioners, condensation water slides down the air outlet grille to the lower end under the action of gravity and accumulates at the bottom of the air outlet frame, which has the hidden danger of overflowing and splashing the appearance, affecting the appearance of the air conditioner and reducing the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide an air outlet frame assembly and an air conditioner having the same, so as to solve the problem that water easily accumulates at the bottom of the air outlet frame in the prior art.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to one aspect of the present invention, an air outlet frame assembly is provided, including: an air outlet frame, the air outlet frame is provided with a first water diversion structure and a second water diversion structure; a decorative plate, the decorative plate is connected to the air outlet frame and is located outside the air outlet frame, the first water diversion structure is located between the decorative plate and the second water diversion structure, and the condensed water on the air outlet frame can be drained into the condensed water collecting part through the first water diversion structure and the second water diversion structure.

[0005] Furthermore, the air outlet frame includes: an air outlet frame body, on which a grille is arranged; a water collecting plate, wherein the first end of the water collecting plate is connected to the bottom of the air outlet frame body, the second end of the water collecting plate is away from the air outlet frame body and extends toward the decorative plate, the end of the first end of the water collecting plate is arranged at a distance from the second end of the water collecting plate, the upper surface of the second end of the water collecting plate and the end surface of the water collecting plate facing the decorative plate form a first water diversion structure, and the second water diversion structure is arranged on the first end of the water collecting plate.

[0006] Furthermore, at least a portion of the upper surface of the water collecting plate is in an inclined structure, and the inclined structure is arranged to be inclined toward one side of the decorative plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the second water diversion structure is a drainage hole opened on the water collecting plate.

[0008] Furthermore, there are a plurality of drainage holes, and the plurality of drainage holes are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the air outlet frame body.

[0009] Furthermore, a water collecting trough is provided on the inner surface of the decorative plate, the water collecting trough is located below the second end of the water collecting plate, the water collecting trough is arranged at intervals along the circumference of the decorative plate, and the water collecting trough is used to collect condensed water at the first water diversion structure.

[0010] Furthermore, a guide rib is provided on the inner surface of the decorative plate, and the guide rib is located between the water collecting groove and the second end of the water collecting plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the guide ribs are arranged along the circumference of the decorative plate.

[0012] Furthermore, a water outlet is provided on the side wall of the water collecting tank away from the decorative plate, and the water outlet is located above the condensed water collecting portion.

[0013] Furthermore, the air outlet frame assembly also includes: a protruding structure, which is arranged on at least one of the decorative plate and the water collecting plate to form a flow gap between the inner wall of the decorative plate and the end of the second end of the water collecting plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the air outlet frame assembly also includes: a support frame, the condensed water collecting portion is a water receiving tray arranged on the support frame, the air outlet frame is connected to the support frame, and the decorative panel is connected to the support frame.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, comprising an air outlet frame assembly, wherein the air outlet frame assembly is the above-mentioned air outlet frame assembly.

[0016] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, a first water diversion structure and a second water diversion structure are arranged on the air outlet frame, so that the condensed water generated by the air outlet frame assembly during operation can flow to the water receiving tray through the first water diversion structure and the second water diversion structure respectively for orderly collection, thereby avoiding the condensed water generated on the air outlet frame assembly from freely flowing into other components and the fitting parts between components, causing the condensed water to foam the components for a long time, affecting the appearance of the component structure, and generating odor. The air outlet frame assembly adopting this structure can keep the air outlet assembly in a clean state at all times, thereby improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an exploded structure of an embodiment of an air outlet frame assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 A cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of an air outlet frame assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0020] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 The enlarged structural diagram at C in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a decorative plate according to the present invention is shown;

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of an air outlet frame according to the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 6 A structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a support frame according to the present invention is shown.

[0024] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0025] 10. Support frame; 11. Water tray;

[0026] 20. air outlet frame; 21. air outlet frame body; 22. grille; 23. water collecting plate; 24. drainage hole;

[0027] 30. Decorative plate; 31. Water collecting trough; 32. Guide rib; 33. Water outlet;

[0028] 40. Raised structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0030] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification, claims and drawings of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, for example. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0032] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" may include both "above" and "below". The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0033] Now, exemplary embodiments according to the present application will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in a variety of different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present application thorough and complete, and to fully convey the concepts of these exemplary embodiments to those of ordinary skill in the art. In the accompanying drawings, for the sake of clarity, the thickness of the layers and regions may be enlarged, and the same reference numerals are used to represent the same devices, and thus their descriptions will be omitted.

[0034] Combination Figures 1 to 6 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an air outlet frame assembly is provided.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, the air outlet frame assembly includes an air outlet frame 20 and a decorative plate 30. The support frame 10 has a water receiving tray 11. The support frame 10 is connected to the air outlet frame 20. The air outlet frame 20 is provided with a first water diversion structure and a second water diversion structure. The decorative plate 30 is connected to the air outlet frame 20 and is located outside the air outlet frame 20. The first water diversion structure is located between the decorative plate 30 and the second water diversion structure. The condensed water on the air outlet frame 20 can be diverted to the condensed water collection part through the first water diversion structure and the second water diversion structure.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first water diversion structure and the second water diversion structure are arranged on the air outlet frame, so that the condensed water generated by the air outlet frame assembly during operation can flow to the water receiving tray through the first water diversion structure and the second water diversion structure respectively for orderly collection, thereby preventing the condensed water generated on the air outlet frame assembly from freely flowing into other components and the fittings between components, causing the condensed water to foam the components for a long time, affecting the appearance of the component structure, and generating odor. The air outlet frame assembly adopting this structure can keep the air outlet assembly in a clean state at all times, thereby improving the user experience.

[0037] Specifically, the air outlet frame assembly also includes a support frame 10. The condensed water collection portion is a water receiving tray 11 disposed on the support frame 10. The air outlet frame 20 is connected to the support frame 10, and the decorative plate 30 is connected to the support frame 10. The air outlet frame 20 is provided with a first water diversion structure and a second water diversion structure. The decorative plate 30 is connected to the air outlet frame 20 and is located outside the air outlet frame 20. The first water diversion structure is located between the decorative plate 30 and the second water diversion structure. The condensed water on the air outlet frame 20 can be drained into the water receiving tray through the first water diversion structure and the second water diversion structure.

[0038] Among them, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the air outlet frame 20 includes an air outlet frame body 21 and a water collecting plate 23. The air outlet frame body 21 is provided with a grille 22. The first end of the water collecting plate 23 is connected to the bottom of the air outlet frame body 21, and the second end of the water collecting plate 23 is away from the air outlet frame body 21 and extends toward the decorative plate 30. The end of the first end of the water collecting plate 23 is arranged at a distance from the second end of the water collecting plate 23, and the upper surface of the second end of the water collecting plate 23 (such as Figure 3 D in the middle) and the end of the water collecting plate 23 facing the decorative plate 30 (as shown in FIG. Figure 5 The first water diversion structure is formed on the surface of the water collecting plate 23, and the second water diversion structure is arranged on the first end of the water collecting plate 23. This arrangement can achieve the function of draining condensed water through the water collecting plate 23. The air outlet frame adopting this structure has a simple structure and a good drainage effect.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, at least part of the upper surface of the water collecting plate 23 is an inclined structure (such as Figure 5 As shown at E in the figure, the inclined surface structure is inclined toward one side of the decorative plate 30. This arrangement allows the condensed water to flow into the water receiving tray along the inclined inclined surface structure by its own gravity, thereby avoiding the situation where the condensed water gathers at the bottom of the air outlet frame.

[0040] Preferably, if Figure 5As shown, the second water diversion structure is a drainage hole 24 opened on the water collecting plate 23. There are multiple drainage holes 24, and the multiple drainage holes 24 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the air outlet frame body 21. Such an arrangement allows condensed water to drip directly into the water receiving tray through the drainage holes 24.

[0041] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a water collecting trough 31 is provided on the inner surface of the decorative plate 30. The water collecting trough 31 is located below the second end of the water collecting plate 23, and the water collecting trough 31 is arranged at intervals along the circumference of the decorative plate 30, and the water collecting trough 31 is used to collect condensed water at the first water diversion structure. A water outlet 33 is provided on the side wall of the water collecting trough 31 away from the decorative plate 30, and the water outlet 33 is located above the water receiving tray 11. This arrangement can first collect the condensed water from the end of the water collecting plate 23 and then discharge it uniformly into the water receiving tray, so that the efficiency of the decorative plate 30 in collecting condensed water can be improved.

[0042] In order to further collect all the condensed water formed from the first water diversion structure, a guide rib 32 is further provided on the inner surface of the decorative plate 30. The guide rib 32 is located between the water collecting groove 31 and the second end of the water collecting plate 23. The guide rib 32 is provided along the circumference of the decorative plate 30.

[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, the air outlet frame assembly further includes a protruding structure 40. The protruding structure 40 is disposed on at least one of the decorative plate 30 and the water collecting plate 23, so that a flow gap is formed between the inner wall of the decorative plate 30 and the end of the second end of the water collecting plate 23. This arrangement enables condensed water to be discharged into the water receiving tray through the gap formed between the end of the water collecting plate 23 and the decorative plate 30.

[0044] The air outlet frame assembly in the above embodiment can also be used in the technical field of air conditioner equipment. That is, according to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, including an air outlet frame assembly, and the air outlet frame assembly is the air outlet frame assembly in the above embodiment.

[0045] Specifically, since the air outlet is located at a position where the air is alternately hot and cold, condensation water is inevitably generated. The long-term accumulation of condensation water affects the appearance and easily produces odor, resulting in a poor user experience. A drainage structure is designed for the condensation water at the air outlet to guide the condensation water generated on the air outlet grille of the air conditioner into the air conditioning drainage system and drain it outdoors, thereby preventing the condensation water from overflowing onto the exterior surface of the air conditioner, improving the product experience, and avoiding the odor of the air conditioner caused by the long-term accumulation of condensation water.

[0046] The air outlet frame device is used to ensure that the condensed water generated on the air outlet grille is discharged into the air conditioning water system. This structure includes an air outlet frame component, a decorative panel component, a support frame assembly, etc. The air outlet frame component and the decorative panel component have drainage and drainage structures, and the support frame assembly has a water collection structure. The condensed water generated on the air outlet grille of the air outlet frame component slides down along the grille to the bottom of the air outlet frame and then flows directly into the water collection structure of the support frame assembly through the drainage hole. It can also flow into the drainage and drainage structure of the decorative panel component through the lower edge of the air outlet frame component, and then be collected in the water collection structure of the support frame assembly. The condensed water collected in the support frame assembly is drained into the water system of the air conditioning or outside the air conditioning through the drainage pipe.

[0047] The water diversion structure of the air outlet frame, the entire water system is composed of a decorative panel component, a support frame assembly, and an air outlet frame component. The decorative panel component includes a water collection trough, an assembly convex point, i.e., a convex structure, a guide rib, etc. The air outlet frame component includes features such as an air outlet grille, a water collection surface, a mating surface, and a drainage hole, and the support frame assembly includes features such as a support structure, a water receiving tray, and a drainage pipe. The water collection trough on the decorative panel component is a trough-shaped structure surrounded by a ring on all sides. It is located below the air outlet frame component and above the support frame assembly and is used to collect condensed water from the mating surface of the air outlet frame and the mating gap between the assembly convex points. There is a water outlet with an eagle's beak in the middle, which can drain the collected condensed water to the water receiving tray of the support frame assembly. The assembly convex points on the decorative panel component are used to cooperate with the assembly surface of the air outlet frame component. The convex points can not only package the decorative panel component and the air outlet frame component to fit tightly, but also the gap between the convex points can ensure that there is a gap between the decorative panel component and the air outlet frame component for condensed water to pass smoothly. The guide ribs on the decorative panel are located on the lower side of the mating surface between the air outlet frame and the decorative panel, and on the upper side of the water collecting tank of the decorative panel. The outer edge is higher than the inner edge of the water collecting tank, and mainly plays the role of guiding water, smoothly guiding the condensed water into the water collecting tank, and ensuring that the condensed water does not overflow from the gap in the inner edge of the water collecting tank of the decorative panel. The water collecting surface of the air outlet frame is located on the lower side of the air outlet grille, which is an inclined plane with an inclination, and has three drainage holes near the air outlet grille. The water collecting pan on the support frame assembly is located on the lower side of the water collecting tank and the drainage hole. It is a large trough-shaped structure with a drainage pipe connected to the tail. The support structure of the support frame assembly mainly plays the role of fixing the support frame assembly.

[0048] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, water path A: the condensed water from the air outlet falls along the air outlet grille to the water collecting surface on the lower side of the air outlet frame component, and falls into the water receiving tray of the support frame assembly through the drainage holes on the water collecting surface. After gathering in the water receiving tray, it is discharged to the outside of the machine or the water system of the whole machine through the drainage pipe. Water path B: the condensed water from the air outlet falls along the air outlet grille to the water collecting surface on the lower side of the air outlet frame component, flows down along the wall of the decorative panel component through the gap between the convex points at the matching place of the decorative panel component and the air outlet frame component, and is introduced into the water collecting tank through the guide rib. After being collected, it flows down along the beak of the water collecting tank to the water receiving tray of the support frame assembly. After gathering in the water receiving tray, it is discharged to the outside of the machine or the water system of the whole machine through the drainage pipe. This water path structure uses double water paths to prevent condensed water from accumulating or overflowing onto the exterior surface of the installation.

[0049] In addition to the above, it should be noted that "one embodiment", "another embodiment", "embodiment", etc. mentioned in this specification refer to the specific features, structures or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment included in at least one embodiment generally described in this application. The same expression appearing in multiple places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Further, when describing a specific feature, structure or characteristic in conjunction with any embodiment, it is claimed that the realization of such feature, structure or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments also falls within the scope of the present invention.

[0050] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0051] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air outlet frame assembly, characterized in that: include: An air outlet frame (20), the air outlet frame (20) being provided with a first water diversion structure and a second water diversion structure, the air outlet frame (20) comprising a water collecting plate (23); a decorative plate (30), the decorative plate (30) being connected to the air outlet frame (20) and being located outside the air outlet frame (20), the first water diversion structure being located between the decorative plate (30) and the second water diversion structure, and condensed water on the air outlet frame (20) being able to be diverted into a condensed water collecting portion through the first water diversion structure and the second water diversion structure; a protruding structure (40), the protruding structure (40) being arranged on at least one of the decorative plate (30) and the water collecting plate (23), so as to form a flow gap between the inner wall of the decorative plate (30) and the end of the second end of the water collecting plate (23); The air outlet frame (20) comprises: An air outlet frame body (21), wherein a grille (22) is provided on the air outlet frame body (21); The first end of the water collecting plate (23) is connected to the bottom of the air outlet frame body (21), the second end of the water collecting plate (23) is away from the air outlet frame body (21) and extends toward the decorative plate (30), the end of the first end of the water collecting plate (23) is arranged at a distance from the second end of the water collecting plate (23), the upper surface of the second end of the water collecting plate (23) and the end surface of the water collecting plate (23) facing the decorative plate (30) form the first water diversion structure, and the second water diversion structure is arranged on the first end of the water collecting plate (23).

2. The air outlet frame assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least part of the upper surface of the water collecting plate (23) is in the form of an inclined surface structure, and the inclined surface structure is arranged to be inclined toward one side of the decorative plate (30).

3. The air outlet frame assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second water diversion structure is a drainage hole (24) opened on the water collecting plate (23).

4. The air outlet frame assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are a plurality of drainage holes (24), and the plurality of drainage holes (24) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the air outlet frame body (21).

5. The air outlet frame assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water collecting groove (31) is provided on the inner surface of the decorative plate (30), the water collecting groove (31) is located below the second end of the water collecting plate (23), the water collecting groove (31) is arranged at intervals along the circumference of the decorative plate (30), and the water collecting groove (31) is used to collect condensed water at the first water diversion structure.

6. The air outlet frame assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: A flow guide rib (32) is also provided on the inner surface of the decorative plate (30), and the flow guide rib (32) is located between the water collecting groove (31) and the second end of the water collecting plate (23).

7. The air outlet frame assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guide ribs (32) are arranged along the circumference of the decorative plate (30).

8. The air outlet frame assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: A water outlet (33) is provided on a side wall of the water collecting tank (31) away from the decorative plate (30), and the water outlet (33) is located above the condensed water collecting portion.

9. The air outlet frame assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air outlet frame assembly also includes: The support frame (10) is provided with a condensed water collecting portion which is a water receiving tray (11) arranged on the support frame (10), the air outlet frame (20) is connected to the support frame (10), and the decorative panel (30) is connected to the support frame (10).

10. An air conditioner, comprising an air outlet frame assembly, characterized in that: The air outlet frame assembly is the air outlet frame assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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