Water tank of air conditioner and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention discloses a water tank of an air conditioner and an air conditioner, wherein the water tank comprises a water tank body, a water storage space is arranged in the water tank body, a water inlet portion connected with the water storage space is arranged on the water tank body, a water outlet channel is arranged in the water tank body, the water outlet channel is connected with the water storage space, and at least one inner wall of the water outlet channel is provided with a water guide rib. The water tank of the present invention is provided with a water guide rib on at least one inner wall of the water outlet channel, so that condensed water can flow out of the water outlet channel from the inner wall of the water outlet channel along the water guide rib, thereby preventing the condensed water from directly flowing down from the inner wall of the water outlet channel during the flow process, and colliding with the water receiving component corresponding to the water outlet channel and making noise. Moreover, when the condensed water flows along the water guide rib, it will rub against the water guide rib, thereby slowing down the flow rate, thereby helping to reduce the noise of the condensed water flowing in the water outlet channel, and also reducing the noise of the condensed water colliding with the water receiving component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and particularly to a water tank of an air conditioner and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In the field of air conditioning, the drain outlet of the water tank has a smooth inner wall structure. When the water inlet volume of the water tank is large, the drainage volume of the drain outlet increases accordingly. At this time, a large amount of condensed water flows down along each inner wall, and even directly leaks from the hole after separating from the inner wall. At this time, the flow rate of the condensed water is relatively fast, and the collision with the water receiving component will generate noise, affecting the quality of the air conditioner. Moreover, if the user is in a noisy environment for a long time, it will affect physical health. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention provides a water tank of an air conditioner, and the water tank has the advantage of low water outlet noise.

[0004] The present invention provides an air conditioner, and the air conditioner has the water tank of the air conditioner as described above.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the water tank of the air conditioner includes a water tank body. A water storage space is provided inside the water tank body. The water tank body is provided with a water inlet part communicating with the water storage space. The water tank body is further provided with a water outlet channel, and the water outlet channel communicates with the water storage space. At least one inner wall of the water outlet channel is provided with a water guiding rib.

[0006] According to the water tank of the air conditioner in the embodiment of the present invention, by providing at least one inner wall of the water outlet channel with a water guiding rib, the condensed water can flow out of the water outlet channel along the water guiding rib from the inner wall of the water outlet channel. Thus, it is possible to avoid the condensed water flowing directly down after separating from the inner wall of the water outlet channel during the flowing process, hitting the water receiving component corresponding to the water outlet channel, and generating noise. Moreover, when the condensed water flows along the water guiding rib, it will rub against the water guiding rib, thereby slowing down the flow rate. Thus, it is beneficial to reduce the noise generated by the condensed water flowing in the water outlet channel and also reduce the noise generated by the condensed water hitting the water receiving component. Thereby, the product quality of the air conditioner can be improved and the physical health of the user can be ensured.

[0007] In some embodiments, a stop convex part is provided on the inner wall of the water outlet channel to reduce the water flow impact force.

[0008] In some embodiments, the water guiding rib includes a first guiding rib provided on the top wall of the stop convex part, and the first guiding rib guides the water flow downward.

[0009] In some embodiments, the water outlet channel includes a first channel and a second channel. In the flowing direction of the water flow, the first channel is located upstream of the second channel, and at least one inner wall of the first channel extends inwardly and obliquely in the direction towards the second channel.

[0010] In some embodiments, a plurality of the water guiding ribs are provided on each inner wall of the water outlet channel.

[0011] In some embodiments, the distance between adjacent water guiding ribs is not greater than 4 mm.

[0012] In some embodiments, a first plane where the water inlet end of the water outlet channel is located is lower than a second plane where the water outlet end of the water inlet part is located.

[0013] In some embodiments, the height difference between the first plane and the second plane is not less than 3 mm.

[0014] In some embodiments, a sewage outlet is provided on the bottom wall of the water tank body.

[0015] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a chassis and a water tank. The water tank is the water tank as described above, and the water tank is provided on the chassis.

[0016] In the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, by providing water guiding ribs on at least one inner wall of the water outlet channel, condensed water can flow out of the water outlet channel along the water guiding ribs from the inner wall of the water outlet channel. Thus, it is possible to prevent the condensed water from flowing directly down and hitting the water receiving component corresponding to the water outlet channel and generating noise during the flowing process. Moreover, when the condensed water flows along the water guiding ribs, it will rub against the water guiding ribs, thereby slowing down the flow rate. Thus, it is beneficial to reduce the noise generated by the condensed water flowing in the water outlet channel and also reduce the noise generated by the condensed water hitting the water receiving component. Thereby, the product quality of the air conditioner can be improved and the physical health of users can be guaranteed.

[0017] The additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be partly given in the following description, partly will become obvious from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become obvious and easy to understand from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of a water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic structural view of the water tank from another angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a cross-sectional view taken along the A-A direction in

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic structural view of the water tank from yet another angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 is Figure 4 a partial enlarged view of the B position in

[0024] Figure 6 a schematic structural view of the water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0025] Figure 7 is Figure 6 a partial enlarged view of the C position in

[0026] Figure 8 a schematic structural view of the chassis according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 9 is Figure 8 a partial enlarged view of the D position in

[0028] Figure 10 is Figure 8 a partial enlarged view of the E position in

[0029] Figure 11 a schematic partial structural view of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 12 is Figure 11 a partial enlarged view of the F position in

[0031] Figure 13 is Figure 11 a partial enlarged view of the G position in

[0032] Figure 14 a schematic partial structural view of the air conditioner from another angle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Reference numerals:

[0034] air conditioner 1000,

[0035] water tank 100,

[0036] water tank body 110, water storage space 111, water inlet part 112,

[0037] water outlet channel 113, first channel 1131, second channel 1132, stop protrusion part 11321,

[0038] water guiding rib 114, first guiding rib 1141, second guiding rib 1142,

[0039] sewage outlet 115,

[0040] first plane F1, second plane F2,

[0041] chassis 200,

[0042] The chassis body 210

[0043] The water receiving area 211, the bottom wall 2111 of the water receiver, and the side wall 2112 of the water receiver

[0044] The water storage area 212

[0045] The guiding rib 220, the splash-proof column 230

[0046] The outer water guiding rib 240, the water passing channel 241

[0047] The water dividing rib 250, the sub-channel 251 Specific embodiments

[0048] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0049] The water tank 100 of the air conditioner 1000 and the air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The air conditioner 1000 further includes a chassis 200. The water tank 100 is provided on the chassis 200. Condensate generated by the evaporator will flow to the chassis 200 and then from the chassis 200 to the water tank 100. The condensate stored in the water tank 100 can be used to clean the filter brush of the air conditioner 1000. Of course, the condensate stored in the water tank 100 can also be used for other purposes, and the uses of the condensate are not limited here.

[0050] As Figures 1-3 shown, the water tank 100 of the air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a water tank body 110. A water storage space 111 is provided inside the water tank body 110. An inlet portion 112 communicating with the water storage space 111 is provided on the water tank body 110. The water tank body 110 is further provided with an outlet channel 113. The outlet channel 113 communicates with the water storage space 111. A water guiding rib 114 is provided on at least one inner wall of the outlet channel 113.

[0051] It can be understood that when there is condensed water on the chassis 200, the condensed water can be guided to the water inlet portion 112 on the water tank body 110. For example, a water pump can be used to guide the condensed water on the chassis 200 to the water inlet portion 112, and the condensed water enters the water storage space 111 through the water inlet portion 112. The water storage space 111 can store the condensed water. The condensed water stored in the water storage space 111 can be used, for example, to clean the brush for the filter screen of the air conditioner 1000. When a certain amount of water is stored in the water storage space 111, for example, when the water is full, the water flow can drain out from the water outlet channel 113 (for example, drain water from the water outlet channel 113 when an overflow phenomenon occurs). The drained condensed water can then return to the chassis 200. Of course, it can be understood that the drained condensed water can also be drained to other positions, such as directly drained outdoors.

[0052] Reference Figure 3 , the inner wall of the water outlet channel 113 can have a water guiding rib 114 provided on it, or the water outlet channel 113 can have multiple inner walls with water guiding ribs 114 provided on them. Here, the water guiding rib 114 can be a rib structure protruding from the inner wall of the water outlet channel 113. When the water in the water storage space 111 enters the water outlet channel 113, the condensed water flows out of the water outlet channel 113 along the water guiding rib 114 from the inner wall of the water outlet channel 113. Thus, it can be avoided that during the flow of the condensed water, it directly flows down from the inner wall of the water outlet channel 113 and collides with the water receiving component (such as the chassis 200) corresponding to the water outlet channel 113, generating noise. Moreover, when the condensed water flows along the water guiding rib 114, it will rub against the water guiding rib 114, thereby slowing down the flow rate. Thus, it is beneficial to reduce the noise generated by the condensed water flowing in the water outlet channel 113 and also reduce the noise generated by the condensed water colliding with the water receiving component (such as the chassis 200).

[0053] In the related art, the drain outlet of the water tank has a smooth inner wall structure. When the water inlet amount of the water tank is relatively large, the drainage amount of the drain outlet increases accordingly. At this time, more condensed water flows down along each inner wall, and even directly drains down from the hole after separating from the inner wall. At this time, the flow rate of the condensed water is relatively fast, and the collision with the water receiving component will generate noise, affecting the quality of the air conditioner. Moreover, if the user is in a noisy environment for a long time, it will affect their physical health.

[0054] The water tank 100 of the air conditioner 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention is provided with a water guide rib 114 on at least one inner wall of the water outlet channel 113, so that the condensed water can flow out of the water outlet channel 113 along the water guide rib 114 from the inner wall of the water outlet channel 113, thereby preventing the condensed water from escaping from the inner wall of the water outlet channel 113 and directly flowing down during the flow process, and colliding with the water receiving component (such as the chassis 200) corresponding to the water outlet channel 113 and making noise. Moreover, when the condensed water flows along the water guide rib 114, it will rub against the water guide rib 114, thereby slowing down the flow rate, thereby helping to reduce the noise of the condensed water flowing in the water outlet channel 113, and also reducing the noise of the condensed water colliding with the water receiving component (such as the chassis 200). Thus, the product quality of the air conditioner 1000 can be improved and the health of the user can be guaranteed.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 3-5 As shown, a stopper protrusion 11321 is provided on the inner wall of the water outlet channel 113 to reduce the impact of the water flow. The stopper protrusion 11321 can be formed by convexing one inner wall of the water outlet channel 113 toward the other inner wall of the water outlet channel 113. Thus, when the condensed water flows down, at least part of the condensed water can first fall on the stopper protrusion 11321, then flow down from the stopper protrusion 11321, and then flow out of the water outlet channel 113. The stopper protrusion 11321 can reduce the drop of at least part of the condensed water, thereby reducing the impact of at least part of the condensed water colliding with the water receiving component (such as the bottom plate 200), and can also reduce the speed of at least part of the condensed water flowing down, thereby reducing the noise of the condensed water colliding with the water receiving component (such as the bottom plate 200).

[0056] Combination Figures 3-5 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water guide rib 114 includes a first guide rib 1141 disposed on the top wall of the stop protrusion 11321. The first guide rib 1141 guides the water flow downward. Therefore, after the condensed water flows to the stop protrusion 11321, it can flow to the water outlet end of the water outlet channel 113 along the first guide rib 1141. The first guide rib 1141 can play a role in drainage, preventing the condensed water from colliding with each other on the stop protrusion 11321 without a flow path and generating noise, and can also reduce the flow speed of the condensed water on the stop protrusion 11321, further reducing the noise. It can also prevent the condensed water from accumulating on the top of the stop protrusion 11321.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 3-5As shown, the water outlet channel 113 includes a first channel 1131 and a second channel 1132. In the flowing direction of the water flow, the first channel 1131 is located upstream of the second channel 1132. At least one inner wall of the first channel 1131 extends inwards obliquely towards the second channel 1132. Thus, when the condensed water flows out, it enters the water inlet end of the water outlet channel 113 from the water storage space 111, flows from the water inlet end of the water outlet channel 113 to the first channel 1131. In the first channel 1131, at least part of the condensed water can flow down along the obliquely extending inner wall surface, flow towards the second channel 1132, and flow out of the water outlet channel 113 from the second channel 1132. Here, the obliquely extending inner wall surface of the first channel 1131 can reduce the drop of at least part of the condensed water, thereby reducing the impact force of at least part of the condensed water hitting the water receiving component (such as the chassis 200), and can also reduce the flowing speed of at least part of the condensed water, so as to reduce the noise generated when the condensed water hits the water receiving component (such as the chassis 200).

[0058] In some specific examples, as Figure 3 shown, a stop projection 11321 can be formed in the second channel 1132, and the inclined inner wall surface of the first channel 1131 is connected to the inner wall surface where the raised stop portion of the second channel 1132 is located. The condensed water enters the water inlet end of the water outlet channel 113 from the water storage space 111, flows from the water inlet end of the water outlet channel 113 to the first channel 1131. In the first channel 1131, at least part of the condensed water can flow down along the obliquely extending inner wall surface, flow towards the second channel 1132. In the second channel 1132, at least part of the condensed water can first fall onto the stop projection 11321, and the condensed water flowing onto the stop projection 11321 can flow to the water outlet end of the water outlet channel 113 along the first guiding rib 1141. Here, a second guiding rib 1142 can be provided in the part of the water outlet channel 113 between the first guiding rib 1141 and the water outlet end of the water outlet channel 113, and the condensed water can flow out of the water outlet channel 113 along the second guiding rib 1142. Of course, the second guiding rib 1142 can also be provided on other wall surfaces of the first channel 1131 except the inclined inner wall surface, and the second guiding rib 1142 can also be provided on other wall surfaces of the second channel 1132 except the inner wall surface where the raised stop portion is located. By any one of the above settings or a combination of multiple settings, the flowing speed of at least part of the condensed water can be reduced, so as to reduce the noise generated when the condensed water hits the water receiving component (such as the chassis 200).

[0059] As a possible situation, as Figures 4-5 shown, when the amount of condensed water entering the water outlet channel 113 from the water storage space 111 is small, the condensed water is concentrated in the part of the water outlet channel 113 close to the water storage space 111, that is Figure 5In area A, when the amount of condensed water entering the water outlet channel 113 from the water storage space 111 is relatively large, the condensed water spreads to parts outside area A and will spread to area B. Therefore, when the condensed water enters the water outlet channel from the water storage space 111, it preferentially flows down along the side wall of the water outlet channel 113 close to the water storage space 111 and the side wall with the stop protrusion 11321. The side wall close to the water storage space 111 and the side wall with the stop protrusion 11321 can both be provided with water guiding ribs 114.

[0060] Combined Figures 6-7 , according to some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of water guiding ribs 114 are provided on each inner wall of the water outlet channel 113. Thus, the water guiding effect of the water guiding ribs 114 can be further enhanced, so that as much condensed water as possible flows down along the water guiding ribs 114 instead of directly draining from the water outlet channel 113. Moreover, the friction between the water guiding ribs 114 and the water flow can be increased, and the water flow speed can be reduced, thereby reducing the noise generated by the impact of the condensed water on the water receiving component (such as the chassis 200).

[0061] In some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between adjacent water guiding ribs 114 is not greater than 4 mm. Thus, diversion can be provided for as much condensed water as possible, and at the same time, the distance between adjacent water guiding ribs 114 is made reasonable, thereby avoiding the generation of noise caused by the collision between multiple strands of condensed water between adjacent water guiding ribs 114.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 3 shown, the first plane F1 where the water inlet end of the water outlet channel 113 is located is lower than the second plane F2 where the water outlet end of the water inlet part 112 is located. It can be understood that the condensed water flows from the water outlet end of the water inlet part 112 to the water storage space 111, and the plane where the water outlet end of the water inlet part 112 is located is the second plane F2. The condensed water can flow from the water inlet part 112 to the water storage space 111 as long as it passes over the second plane F2; the condensed water flows from the water storage space 111 to the water outlet channel 113, and the plane where the water inlet end of the water outlet channel 113 is located is the first plane F1. The condensed water can flow from the water storage space 111 to the water outlet channel 113 as long as it passes over the first plane F1. The fact that the first plane F1 is lower than the second plane F2 enables the excess condensed water to overflow from the water outlet channel 113 first after the water storage space 111 is full, and then the water inlet part 112 flows the condensed water into the water storage space 111, which is convenient for the overflow of the condensed water and can avoid the situation where the water in the water storage space 111 overflows.

[0063] Furthermore, the height difference between the first plane F1 and the second plane F2 is not less than 3 mm. Thus, the first plane F1 can be lower than the second plane F2 by a sufficient distance, so that the water in the water storage space 111 can be smoothly discharged from the water outlet channel 113 after it is full, and the situation where the water in the water storage space 111 overflows can be avoided.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, the minimum opening cross-sectional area of the water inlet 112 is smaller than the opening cross-sectional area of the water outlet channel 113. Thus, when the water storage space 111 is full of water, the water output of the water outlet channel 113 can be greater than the water input of the water inlet 112, which can also prevent the water storage space 111 from overflowing.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the bottom wall of the water tank body 110 is provided with a drain outlet 115. It can be understood that the drain outlet 115 can be opened or closed. When the water tank body 110 needs to store water, the drain outlet 115 is closed and the condensed water is stored in the water storage space 111; when the condensed water in the water storage space 111 becomes dirty after use, the drain outlet 115 can be opened to discharge the dirty condensed water from the drain outlet 115.

[0066] The air conditioner 1000 according to the embodiment of the present invention comprises a chassis 200 and a water tank 100, wherein the water tank 100 is the water tank 100 as described above and is arranged on the chassis 200. The condensed water generated by the evaporator will flow to the chassis 200, and then flow from the chassis 200 to the water tank 100, and the condensed water stored in the water tank 100 can clean the filter brush of the air conditioner 1000. Of course, the condensed water stored in the water tank 100 can also be used for other purposes, and the use of the condensed water is not too limited here.

[0067] According to the air conditioner 1000 of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing a water guide rib 114 on at least one inner wall of the water outlet channel 113, condensed water can flow out of the water outlet channel 113 along the water guide rib 114 from the inner wall of the water outlet channel 113, thereby preventing the condensed water from detaching from the inner wall of the water outlet channel 113 and flowing down directly during the flow process, and colliding with the water receiving component (such as the chassis 200) corresponding to the water outlet channel 113 and making noise. Moreover, when the condensed water flows along the water guide rib 114, it will rub against the water guide rib 114, thereby slowing down the flow rate, thereby helping to reduce the noise of the condensed water flowing in the water outlet channel 113, and can also reduce the noise of the condensed water colliding with the water receiving component (such as the chassis 200). Thereby, the product quality of the air conditioner 1000 can be improved and the health of the user can be guaranteed.

[0068] like Figures 8-9 As shown, the chassis 200 may include a chassis body 210 and guide ribs 220, wherein the water tank 100 is suitable for being arranged on the chassis body 210, the chassis body 210 has a water receiving area 211 that is directly opposite to the water outlet end of the water outlet channel 113, the water receiving area 211 has a water receiving bottom wall 2111 and a water receiving side wall 2112 arranged around the water receiving bottom wall 2111; the guide ribs 220 are arranged in the water receiving area 211, and the guide ribs 220 are arranged on the water receiving side wall 2112.

[0069] It can be understood that the water receiving area 211 can be used to receive the condensed water flowing out from the water outlet channel 113 of the water tank 100. The bottom wall 2111 of the water receiver is used to hold the condensed water, and the side wall 2112 of the water receiver can block the condensed water so that a part of the condensed water remains in the water receiving area 211. In some specific examples, there is an opening on the side wall 2112 of the water receiver, and the condensed water can flow out of the water receiving area 211 through the opening. The side wall 2112 of the water receiver can also provide support for the guiding rib 220.

[0070] When the condensed water flows down from the water outlet channel 113 of the water tank 100, most of the condensed water flows down along the inner side wall of the water outlet channel 113. The side wall 2112 of the water receiver is closer to the inner side wall of the water outlet channel 113. Setting the guiding rib 220 on the side wall 2112 can effectively decompose the flowing condensed water and reduce the formation of a water pool on the bottom wall 2111 of the water receiver; the guiding rib 220 can also guide the condensed water more efficiently. Guiding the condensed water by the guiding rib 220 can reduce the noise generated by the impact of the condensed water on the water pool on the bottom wall 2111 of the water receiver. The water pool on the bottom wall 2111 of the water receiver is formed because the condensed water does not drain in time when flowing down; moreover, during the process of the condensed water flowing down along the guiding rib 220, the condensed water rubs against the guiding rib 220, and thus the flowing speed of the condensed water can be reduced, so that the noise generated when the condensed water falls on the bottom wall 2111 of the water receiver can be further reduced. Thereby, the product quality of the air conditioner 1000 can be improved, and the physical health of users can be guaranteed.

[0071] According to some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 9 , the chassis 200 further includes a plurality of anti-splash columns 230, and the plurality of anti-splash columns 230 are arranged on the bottom wall 2111 of the water receiver at intervals. It can be understood that the anti-splash column 230 can be a columnar structure protruding from the bottom wall 2111 of the water receiver. The anti-splash column 230 can provide buffering for the condensed water flowing into the water receiving area 211, so that the condensed water first falls on the anti-splash column 230, and then flows from the anti-splash column 230 to the bottom wall 2111 of the water receiver. For example, it can flow down along the anti-splash column 230 and flow onto the bottom wall 2111 of the water receiver. Thus, the noise generated by the impact of the condensed water on the water pool on the bottom wall 2111 of the water receiver can be reduced. The plurality of anti-splash columns 230 arranged at intervals on the bottom wall 2111 of the water receiver can provide buffering for more condensed water, and further reduce the noise generated by the impact of the condensed water on the water pool on the bottom wall 2111 of the water receiver.

[0072] Combined with Figure 9, in some embodiments of the present invention, the spacing distance between every two adjacent splash-proof columns 230 is less than or equal to 4 mm. Here, the spacing distance between every two adjacent splash-proof columns 230 being less than or equal to 4 mm can be understood as follows: in the left-right direction, the spacing distance between every two adjacent splash-proof columns 230 is less than or equal to 4 mm; it can also be understood as: in the front-back direction, the spacing distance between every two adjacent splash-proof columns 230 is less than or equal to 4 mm; it can further be understood as: in both the left-right and front-back directions, the spacing distance between every two adjacent splash-proof columns 230 is less than or equal to 4 mm. Based on a large number of experiments conducted by the inventor, it is known that most of the condensed water droplets flowing down from the water outlet channel 113 of the water tank 100 are larger than 4 mm. By setting the spacing distance between every two adjacent splash-proof columns 230 to be less than or equal to 4 mm, the condensed water droplets flowing down from the water outlet channel 113 of the water tank 100 can all have the splash-proof columns 230 for buffering, and thus the probability of the water droplets directly hitting the water pool on the water receiving bottom wall 2111 can be reduced, thereby reducing the noise.

[0073] As Figures 11-12 shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the height of the splash-proof column 230 can be greater than 2 mm. It can be understood that after the water receiving bottom wall 2111 receives water for a period of time, a water pool will be formed on the water receiving bottom wall 2111, and the water pool will have a depth. The height of the splash-proof column 230 being greater than 2 mm can make the height of the splash-proof column 230 greater than the depth of the water pool. Thus, when the condensed water flows from the water tank 100 to the water receiving bottom wall 2111, it can first contact the splash-proof column 230 and then flow along the splash-proof column 230 to the water pool, thereby avoiding the condensed water directly contacting the water pool and generating noise due to impact.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 8 and Figure 10 , a water storage area 212 is provided on the chassis body 210. The water storage area 212 can be formed into a water trough structure or other structures that can store condensed water. The condensed water generated by the evaporator of the air conditioner 1000 can flow into the water storage area 212. In the water storage area 212, the condensed water flows towards the water tank 100. When the water tank 100 is full, it overflows from the water outlet channel 113 and flows towards the water receiving area 211. The chassis 200 further includes outer water guiding ribs 240 that are spaced apart to define a water passing channel 241. One end of the water passing channel 241 is communicated with the water receiving area 211, and the other end of the water passing channel 241 is communicated with the water storage area 212. Thus, through the water passing channel 241, the condensed water in the water receiving area 211 returns to the water storage area 212, forming a circulating flow of the condensed water. The setting of the outer water guiding ribs 240 can facilitate the formation of the water passing channel 241, provide guidance for the condensed water, and enable the condensed water to flow along the outer water guiding ribs 240, thereby avoiding the condensed water flowing in no direction and colliding with each other to generate sound.

[0075] In some specific examples, combined with Figure 10 The outer water guide ribs 240 on each side of the water passage 241 can be discontinuous, thereby avoiding other structures on the bottom plate 200, and the outer water guide ribs 240 can cooperate with other structures to confine condensed water in the water passage 241. When there is no interference from other structures on the bottom plate 200, the outer water guide ribs 240 on each side of the water passage 241 can extend continuously.

[0076] like Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the height H of the outer water guide rib 240 is greater than 6 mm, thereby effectively limiting the water flow within the water passage 241, and preventing condensed water from overflowing the water passage 241 and flowing to other parts of the chassis 200, thereby preventing other components on the chassis 200 from being damaged by water.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference Figure 8 and Figure 10 The chassis 200 further includes at least one water dividing rib 250 , which is located in the water passage 241 to divide the water passage 241 into a plurality of sub-channels 251 , each of which is connected to the water receiving area 211 and the water storage area 212 . It can be understood that the water passage 241 defined only by the outer water guiding rib 240 is relatively wide, and multiple streams of condensed water in the water passage 241 can collide with each other and make sounds. At the same time, water flowing in the wider water passage 241 will form a circuitous vortex and generate bubbles. As the bubbles burst, a "gurgling" sound of flowing water will be produced. After dividing the water passage 241 into multiple sub-channels 251, the condensed water can be dispersed so that multiple streams of condensed water flow down from different sub-channels 251 respectively. The water dividing rib 250 can provide guidance for the condensed water, so that the condensed water can flow along the water dividing rib 250 from the water receiving area 211 to the water storage area 212, thereby avoiding the collision of multiple streams of condensed water with each other to generate noise, and also avoiding the formation of circuitous vortices and bubbles in multiple streams of condensed water.

[0078] According to some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, the height h of the water dividing rib 250 is 1.5-3 mm, so the water dividing rib 250 can play a better role in dispersing the water flow.

[0079] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0080] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounted", "connected" and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0081] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0082] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water tank of an air conditioner, characterized in that, Comprising: A water tank body, within which there is a water storage space, an inlet part communicating with the water storage space is provided on the water tank body, the water tank body is further provided with a water outlet channel, the water outlet channel communicates with the water storage space, and at least one inner wall of the water outlet channel is provided with water guiding ribs; A stop convex part is provided on the inner wall of the water outlet channel to reduce the water flow impact force; The water guiding ribs include first guiding ribs provided on the top wall of the stop convex part, and the first guiding ribs guide the water flow downward; The water outlet channel includes a first channel and a second channel. In the water flow direction, the first channel is located upstream of the second channel, and at least one inner wall of the first channel extends inwardly in the direction towards the second channel; The stop convex part is formed by one inner wall of the water outlet channel protruding inwardly towards the other inner wall of the water outlet channel; The stop convex part is formed within the second channel, and the inclined inner wall surface of the first channel is connected to the inner wall surface of the second channel where the stop convex part is located; 2. The water tank of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of the water guiding ribs are provided on each inner wall of the water outlet channel; 3. The water tank of the air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The distance between adjacent water guiding ribs is not greater than 4 mm; 4. The water tank of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first plane where the water inlet end of the water outlet channel is located is lower than the second plane where the water outlet end of the inlet part is located; 5. The water tank of the air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein, The height difference between the first plane and the second plane is not less than 3 mm; 6. The water tank of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, A sewage outlet is provided on the bottom wall of the water tank body; 7. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Comprising: A chassis; A water tank, the water tank being the water tank according to any one of claims 1 - 6, and the water tank is provided on the chassis.

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