Air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention discloses an air conditioner, which includes a housing, an air outlet frame and a humidification module. The housing has an air outlet, the air outlet frame is rotatably arranged at the air outlet, the air outlet frame has an air outlet passage, and the humidification module is arranged on the air outlet frame to humidify the air flowing through the air outlet passage. The humidification module includes a water storage tank. The air outlet frame has a hidden position for hiding the humidification module and a water filling position for exposing the water storage tank. According to the air conditioner of the present invention, when the air outlet frame is in the hidden position, the humidification module is hidden, and the air outlet frame can protect the humidification module. When the air outlet frame is in the water filling position, the water storage tank is exposed, and the user can conveniently add water to the water storage tank. The operation is simple and convenient, which can improve the user experience in practical applications, and is beneficial to simplifying the structure of the air conditioner and reducing the production cost of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of air conditioning, in particular to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the humidification structure of the air conditioner is usually complicated and costly, and the humidification module is generally arranged inside the shell of the air conditioner, resulting in inconvenience for users to add water and perform corresponding cleaning and maintenance on the humidification module in actual use. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner, wherein the humidification mode and water adding mode of the air conditioner are simple to operate and convenient to use.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a shell having an air outlet; an air outlet frame and a humidification module, the air outlet frame being rotatably disposed at the air outlet, the air outlet frame having an air outlet channel, the humidification module being disposed on the air outlet frame to humidify the airflow passing through the air outlet channel, the humidification module including a water tank, the air outlet frame having a hidden position for hiding the humidification module and a water-adding position for exposing the water tank.

[0005] According to the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner includes a shell, an air outlet frame and a humidification module. The humidification module is arranged on the air outlet frame, so that the air flow will be humidified by the humidification module and then blown out from the air outlet channel. The air outlet frame has a hidden position for hiding the humidification module and a water adding position for exposing the water tank. In specific operation, the air outlet frame can realize the switching between the hidden position and the water adding position by rotation. When the air outlet frame is in the hidden position and the humidification module is hidden, the air outlet frame can protect the humidification module. When the air outlet frame is in the water adding position, the water tank is exposed, and the user can conveniently add water to the water tank. This humidification method and water adding method are simple to operate and easy to use, which can improve the user experience in practical applications, and is conducive to simplifying the structure of the air conditioner and reducing the production cost of the air conditioner.

[0006] In some embodiments of the present invention, the top of the water tank is open, and the humidification module includes: a wet membrane and a buoyancy member, the wet membrane and the buoyancy member are located in the water tank, the buoyancy member is connected to the wet membrane, the lower end of the wet membrane is immersed in water, and the buoyancy member is configured to float on the surface of the water so that the upper end of the wet membrane extends out of the surface of the water to humidify the airflow passing through the upper end of the wet membrane.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, the buoyancy member is provided with a mounting hole penetrating the buoyancy member in the up-down direction, the wet membrane is vertically mounted in the mounting hole and the upper end of the wet membrane protrudes from the mounting hole.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the humidification module further includes a wet film support, the wet film support is located in the mounting hole, and the wet film is mounted in the wet film support.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, a convex rib is provided on the outer circumferential wall of the wet film support, and a matching portion is provided on the inner circumferential wall of the mounting hole. The convex rib is located directly above the matching portion, and the convex rib matches with the matching portion when the buoyancy member floats on the liquid surface of the water.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the matching portion is a groove formed on the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole, and the groove extends upward to the upper end surface of the mounting hole.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, one of the vertically extending guide rail and the vertically extending slide groove is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the water tank, and the other of the guide rail and the slide groove is provided on the outer surface of the buoyancy member, and the guide rail and the slide groove are slidably matched to guide the movement of the buoyancy member in the up and down directions.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the guide rails are respectively provided on the opposite inner side walls of the water tank, and the slide grooves corresponding to the guide rails are respectively provided on the opposite surfaces of the buoyancy members.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, a limiting rib is provided on the outer circumferential wall of the buoyancy member, and a stop rib is provided on the upper portion of the inner circumferential wall of the water tank. The limiting rib is located directly below the stop rib, and the stop rib cooperates with the limiting rib to confine the buoyancy member within the water tank.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the limiting ribs are respectively provided on the relative surfaces of the buoyancy member, and the relative inner side walls of the water tank are respectively provided with stop ribs corresponding to the limiting ribs one by one.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the humidification module is located on the inner bottom wall of the air outlet channel.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, a positioning protrusion is provided on the inner bottom wall of the air outlet channel, and the bottom wall of the water tank is recessed upward to define a positioning groove, and the positioning protrusion cooperates with the positioning groove.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning groove has a first insertion port located on the front surface of the water tank, the left and right side walls of the positioning groove are respectively provided with sliding grooves extending in the front-to-back direction, the sliding groove has a second insertion port located on the front surface of the water tank, the left and right side walls of the positioning protrusion are respectively provided with sliding blocks, the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning groove through the first insertion port and the sliding block is inserted into the sliding groove through the second insertion port.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, one of the positioning protrusion and the positioning pit is provided on the top wall of the positioning protrusion, and the other of the positioning protrusion and the positioning pit is provided on the inner top wall of the positioning groove, and the positioning protrusion cooperates with the positioning pit.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning pit is provided on the top wall of the positioning protrusion, the positioning protrusion is provided on the inner top wall of the positioning groove, and a guide surface is provided on the top wall of the positioning protrusion. When the water tank moves to the direction in which the slider cooperates with the sliding groove, the guide surface extends obliquely upward to guide the positioning protrusion into the positioning pit.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present invention, the guide surface is recessed downward to define an avoidance groove for avoiding the positioning protrusion, and the avoidance groove extends to the peripheral wall of the positioning pit.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present invention, in the hidden position, the plane where the air outlet end of the air outlet frame is located is parallel to the plane where the air outlet is located, and the humidification module is located at the rear side of the air outlet end of the air outlet frame.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present invention, at the water adding position, the plane where the air outlet end of the air outlet frame is located is parallel to the plane where the air outlet is located and the humidification module is located in front of the air outlet end of the air outlet frame.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 is an exploded view of a partial structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 is a top cross-sectional schematic diagram of an air conditioner when the air outlet frame is in a hidden position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 is a top cross-sectional schematic diagram of an air conditioner when the air outlet frame according to an embodiment of the present invention is in a water adding position;

[0028] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional diagram showing that the top of the wet film of the humidification module according to an embodiment of the present invention exceeds the top of the water tank;

[0029] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional diagram showing that the top of the wet film of the humidification module according to an embodiment of the present invention is lower than the top of the water tank;

[0030] Figure 6 is an exploded view of a humidification module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 An enlarged view of the circled portion at A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 An enlarged view of the circled portion at B in the middle;

[0033] Fig. 9 yes Figure 6 An enlarged view of the circled portion at C in the middle;

[0034] Fig.10 is a perspective view of a water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Fig.11 is a three-dimensional diagram of an air outlet frame according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 An enlarged view of the circled portion at D in the middle.

[0037] Reference numerals:

[0038] Air conditioner 100; housing 1; air outlet 11;

[0039] Air outlet frame 2; air outlet channel 21; grille 22; positioning protrusion 23; slider 24; positioning pit 25; guide surface 26; avoidance groove 27;

[0040] Humidification module 3; water tank 31; guide rail 311; stop rib 312; positioning groove 313; sliding groove 314; first insertion port 315; second insertion port 316; positioning protrusion 317; wet film 32; buoyancy member 33; mounting hole 331; matching portion 332; sliding groove 333; limiting rib 334; wet film bracket 34; first bracket 341; second bracket 342; convex rib 343. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0042] The air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The air conditioner 100 is used to adjust the temperature or humidity of the indoor air environment. The air conditioner 100 can be divided into a split air conditioner and an integrated air conditioner. The integrated air conditioner can be a window air conditioner or a mobile air conditioner. The split air conditioner includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. In the following description, the air conditioner 100 is a split air conditioner, and the indoor unit of the split air conditioner is a cabinet air conditioner indoor unit.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 1 , an air outlet frame 2 and a humidification module 3 .

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, the housing 1 has an air outlet 11. For example, referring to Figure 1 The air outlet 11 is arranged at the front of the shell 1, and the air outlet 11 is arranged vertically.

[0045] It should be noted that, when the user is facing the indoor unit of the air conditioner 100, the direction closer to the user is the front, and the direction away from the user is the rear.

[0046] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "inside", "outside", "vertical", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are 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, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0047] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the air outlet frame 2 is rotatably disposed at the air outlet 11, and the air outlet frame 2 has an air outlet channel 21, so that the air flow can be blown out through the air outlet channel 21. The air flow blown out by the air conditioner 100 can be guided by the rotation of the air outlet frame 2, which is beneficial to adjust the air supply range of the air conditioner 100.

[0048] Specifically, for example, refer to Figure 1The air outlet frame 2 is vertically arranged at the air outlet 11, and the rotation axis of the air outlet frame 2 is vertically arranged, so that the airflow blown out of the indoor unit of the air conditioner 100 can be guided in the left and right directions by rotating the air outlet frame 2. In practical applications, the user can manually rotate the air outlet frame 2; or the air conditioner 100 drives the air outlet frame 2 to rotate through a driving mechanism, and this driving method is well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0049] Further, refer to Figure 2 The air outlet frame 2 is also provided with a grille 22, which is located at the air outlet end of the air outlet frame 2. The grille 22 can prevent larger foreign objects from entering the air outlet channel 21, thereby ensuring the safe and stable operation of the air conditioner 100. Of course, it is understandable that other structures other than the grille 22, such as air guide strips, can be provided at the air outlet end of the air outlet frame 2.

[0050] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the humidification module 3 is arranged on the air outlet frame 2 to humidify the airflow passing through the air outlet channel 21. The humidification module 3 includes a water tank 31. The air outlet frame 2 has a hidden position for hiding the humidification module 3 and a water adding position for exposing the water tank 31. When the humidification module 3 is hidden, the air outlet frame 2 can protect the humidification module 3. When the water tank 31 is exposed, the user can conveniently add water to the water tank 31. Therefore, it is convenient to use, can improve the user experience in actual application, and is conducive to simplifying the structure of the air conditioner 100 and reducing the production cost of the air conditioner 100.

[0051] Specifically, when the plane where the air outlet end of the air outlet frame 2 is located is parallel to the plane where the air outlet 11 is located and the humidification module 3 is located at the rear side of the air outlet end of the air outlet frame 2, the rotation angle of the air outlet frame 2 is 0°; when the plane where the air outlet end of the air outlet frame 2 is parallel to the plane where the air outlet 11 is located and the humidification module 3 is located at the front side of the air outlet end of the air outlet frame 2, the rotation angle of the air outlet frame 2 is 180°; the rotation angle of the air outlet frame 2 is α, in the hidden position, -30°≤α≤30°, for example, α is 10°, 15°; in the exposed position, 30°<α≤180° and / or -180°≤α<-30°, for example, α is 60°, 90°, etc.

[0052] Further, refer to Figure 2 As shown, in the hidden position, the plane where the air outlet end of the air outlet frame 2 is located is parallel to the plane where the air outlet 11 is located, and the humidification module 3 is located at the rear side of the air outlet end of the air outlet frame 2. Figure 2, in this position, the plane where the outlet end of the air outlet frame 2 is located is the first vertical plane, the plane where the air outlet 11 is located is the second vertical plane, the first vertical plane is parallel to the second vertical plane, and the humidification module 3 is located at the rear side of the outlet end of the air outlet frame 2, so that the airflow will be humidified by the humidification module 3 and then blown out from the outlet end. In the water adding position, the plane where the outlet end of the air outlet frame 2 is located is parallel to the plane where the air outlet 11 is located, and the humidification module 3 is located at the front side of the outlet end of the air outlet frame 2. For example, refer to Figure 3 In this position, the first vertical plane is still parallel to the second vertical plane, but the humidification module 3 is located in front of the air outlet end of the air outlet frame 2, so that the user can easily add water to the water tank 31.

[0053] During operation, the air outlet frame 2 can be rotated to switch between its own hidden position and water adding position. For example, the air outlet frame 2 can be rotated 180 degrees counterclockwise or 180 degrees clockwise to achieve Figure 2 Hidden locations shown and Figure 3 Switching of water adding position shown.

[0054] It is worth noting that when the air outlet frame 2 is in the hidden position, the humidification module 3 is hidden, which does not mean that the humidification module 3 cannot be seen by the user at all. It is just that when it is in this position, it is inconvenient for the user to add water to the water tank 31 or perform corresponding cleaning and maintenance. Figure 2 When the air outlet frame 2 is in the hidden position, the humidification module 3 is located behind the grille 22 or the above-mentioned air guide strip. In actual application, the user can see the humidification module 3, but due to the obstruction of the grille 22, it is inconvenient for the user to add water to the water tank 31 or perform corresponding cleaning and maintenance. Figure 3 When the air outlet frame 2 is in the water adding position, the humidifying module 3 is located in front of the grille 22, so that the water tank 31 of the humidifying module 3 is exposed, so that the user can conveniently add water to the water tank 31 or perform corresponding cleaning and maintenance work.

[0055] It is understandable that in addition to water, liquid air freshener or air cleaner may also be added to the water tank 31 , and the specific amount shall depend on the actual application environment of the humidification module 3 .

[0056] In the related art, the humidification structure of the air conditioner is usually complicated and costly, and the humidification module is generally arranged inside the shell of the air conditioner, resulting in inconvenience for users to add water and perform corresponding cleaning and maintenance on the humidification module in actual use.

[0057] In view of this, an air conditioner 100 is provided here. The air conditioner 100 includes a housing 1, an air outlet frame 2 and a humidification module 3. The humidification module 3 is arranged on the air outlet frame 2, so that the air flow will be humidified by the humidification module 3 and then blown out from the air outlet channel 21. The air outlet frame 2 has a hidden position for hiding the humidification module 3 and a water adding position for exposing the water tank 31. In specific operation, the air outlet frame 2 can realize the switching between the hidden position and the water adding position by rotation. When the air outlet frame 2 is in the hidden position and the humidification module 3 is hidden, the air outlet frame 2 can protect the humidification module 3. When the air outlet frame 2 is in the water adding position, the water tank 31 is exposed, and the user can conveniently add water to the water tank 31. This humidification method and water adding method are simple to operate and easy to use, which can improve the user experience in practical applications, and is conducive to simplifying the structure of the air conditioner 100 and reducing the production cost of the air conditioner 100.

[0058] According to the air conditioner 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner 100 includes a housing 1, an air outlet frame 2 and a humidification module 3. The humidification module 3 is arranged on the air outlet frame 2, so that the air flow will be humidified by the humidification module 3 and then blown out from the air outlet channel 21. The air outlet frame 2 has a hidden position for hiding the humidification module 3 and a water adding position for exposing the water tank 31. In specific operation, the air outlet frame 2 can realize the switching between the hidden position and the water adding position by rotation. When the air outlet frame 2 is in the hidden position and the humidification module 3 is hidden, the air outlet frame 2 can protect the humidification module 3. When the air outlet frame 2 is in the water adding position, the water tank 31 is exposed, and the user can conveniently add water to the water tank 31. The operation is simple and convenient to use, which can improve the user experience in practical applications, and is conducive to simplifying the structure of the air conditioner 100 and reducing the production cost of the air conditioner 100.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the top of the water tank 31 is open, so water can be added to the water tank 31 through the open top. The humidification module 3 includes a wet membrane 32 and a buoyancy member 33. The wet membrane 32 and the buoyancy member 33 are located in the water tank 31. The buoyancy member 33 is connected to the wet membrane 32. The lower end of the wet membrane 32 is immersed in water, that is, the lower surface of the wet membrane 32 is located below the liquid surface. The buoyancy member 33 is constructed to float on the liquid surface of the water so that the upper end of the wet membrane 32 extends out of the liquid surface of the water to humidify the airflow passing through the upper end of the wet membrane 32. This humidification method has a simple structure, low cost and good practicality.

[0060] Specifically, for example, refer to Figure 6 The water tank 31 is a container with an open top. The wet membrane 32 and the buoyancy member 33 can be installed in the water tank 31 through the open top. When water is stored in the water tank 31, the lower end of the wet membrane 32 is immersed in the water. As a result, the wet membrane 32 will gradually absorb the water in the water tank to make itself moist, thereby gradually increasing its own weight.

[0061] In order to prevent the wet film 32 from sinking due to the gravity of the wet film 32 being greater than the buoyancy of the water on the wet film 32, a buoyancy member 33 is provided here. The buoyancy member 33 is connected to the wet film 32 and can float on the water surface, which is conducive to the upper end of the wet film 32 being always located above the liquid surface of the water. When air flows through the wet film 32, the wet film 32 can humidify the air flow. In addition, with long-term use, the liquid level in the water tank 31 will gradually decrease, so the height of the wet film 32 will also gradually decrease, so that the user can judge the amount of water in the water tank 31 according to the specific height position of the wet film 32, and decide whether to add water to the water tank 31.

[0062] This humidification method has a simple structure and is easy to use. The entire humidification or water-adding process does not require power components such as water pumps. The production cost is low and it can be used in mid- and low-end air-conditioning models with good practicality.

[0063] It is understandable that the wet film 32 may have different height positions due to the vertical length of the wet film 32, the depth of the water tank 31, or the amount of water in the water tank 31. Figure 4 When the amount of water in the water tank 31 is large or the vertical length of the wet film 32 itself is greater than the vertical depth of the water tank 31, the top of the wet film 32 can exceed the top of the water tank 31. In this case, the humidification module 3 can have a better humidification effect; refer to Figure 5 When the amount of water in the water tank 31 is small, the top of the wet film 32 can be located below the top of the water tank 31, thereby reminding the user to add water to the water tank 31 in time.

[0064] In practical applications, the water tank 31 can be made of plastic material by injection molding, the wet film 32 can be made of a material with strong water absorption, and the buoyancy member 33 can be made of a soft foaming material that does not absorb water, for example, the buoyancy member 33 can be a foam member. Alternatively, the buoyancy member 33 can also be a hollow hard plastic, so that the buoyancy member 33 can float on the water while having a certain structural strength.

[0065] It should be noted that there is no limitation on the connection form between the wet film 32 and the buoyancy member 33. For example, the wet film 32 can be fixedly connected to the buoyancy member 33 by bonding or the like, or the wet film 32 and the buoyancy member 33 can be detachably connected by a connecting member.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6As shown, the buoyancy member 33 is provided with a mounting hole 331 that penetrates the buoyancy member 33 in the vertical direction, and the wet membrane 32 is vertically mounted in the mounting hole 331 and the upper end of the wet membrane 32 extends out of the mounting hole 331, thereby simplifying the structure and facilitating implementation. During specific assembly, for example, the wet membrane 32 can be directly plugged into the mounting hole 331 vertically.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 As shown, the humidification module 3 also includes a wet film support 34, which is located in the mounting hole 331, and the wet film 32 is mounted in the wet film support 34, so that the structure is simple, and the wet film support 34 can support the wet film 32 to prevent the wet film 32 from deformation.

[0068] Specifically, for example, refer to Figure 6 The wet film support 34 includes a first support 341 and a second support 342. The first support 341 and the second support 342 are arranged opposite to each other in the front-to-back direction. The first support 341 is located behind the second support 342. The wet film 32 is arranged between the first support 341 and the second support 342. The first support 341 and the second support 342 are detachably connected to form the wet film support 34, so the structure is simple.

[0069] Optionally, the first bracket 341 and the second bracket 342 are detachably connected by a snap connection. Figure 6 The first bracket 341 is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart snap-in slots, and the second bracket 342 is provided with a plurality of snap-in slots that correspond to the snap-in buckles one by one. Thus, the snap-in buckles and the snap-in slots can provide reliable, high-quality fastening and positioning between the first bracket 341 and the second bracket 342. The snap-in buckle assembly process is simple, generally requiring only one insertion action, which is quick and convenient, and can improve the assembly efficiency of the two. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more.

[0070] During actual assembly, the wet film support 34 can be directly inserted and installed in the installation hole 331. For example, the wet film support 34 can be interference fit with the installation hole 331, so that there can be a large friction force between the wet film support 34 and the buoyancy member 33, which is conducive to the synchronous vertical movement of the wet film support 34 and the buoyancy member 33.

[0071] Alternatively, the wet film support 34 is clearance-matched with the mounting hole 331. In this case, in order to avoid the situation where the buoyancy member 33 floats on the water surface while the wet film 32 and the wet film support 34 sink, in some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, a convex rib 343 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the wet film support 34, and a matching portion 332 is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole 331. The convex rib 343 is located directly above the matching portion 332. When the buoyancy member 33 floats on the liquid surface of the water, the convex rib 343 cooperates with the matching portion 332, thereby having a simple structure and being easy to implement.

[0072] Specifically, refer to Figure 7 A convex rib 343 is provided on the right side surface of the first bracket 341, and a matching portion 332 is provided on the right side surface of the mounting hole 331. When the wet film bracket 34 is inserted and installed in the mounting hole 331, the convex rib 343 is located directly above the matching portion 332. Therefore, if the buoyancy of water on the wet film 32 and the wet film bracket 34 is less than the gravity of the wet film 32 and the wet film bracket 34, the wet film 32 and the wet film bracket 34 will sink until the convex rib 343 is matched with the matching portion 332. Since the buoyancy member 33 is still floating on the liquid surface of the water, when the buoyancy of water on the buoyancy member 33, the wet film 32 and the wet film bracket 34 is greater than or equal to the gravity of the buoyancy member 33, the wet film 32 and the wet film bracket 34, the buoyancy member 33 will play a similar supporting role on the wet film 32 and the wet film bracket 34, thereby preventing the wet film 32 and the wet film bracket 34 from continuing to sink, thereby avoiding affecting the humidification effect of the humidification module 3.

[0073] Optionally, there are multiple convex ribs 343 and multiple matching parts 332. Specifically, multiple convex ribs 343 are evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the wet film support 34, and multiple matching parts 332 are evenly spaced along the circumferential direction of the mounting hole 331, which is conducive to making the wet film support 34 have a relatively uniform force condition, thereby enabling the wet film support 34 to move up and down relatively stably, and avoiding the wet film support 34 from tilting.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 8 As shown, the matching portion 332 is a groove formed on the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole 331, and the groove extends upward to the upper end surface of the mounting hole 331, so that the structure is simple and easy to implement. Specifically, the shape of the groove should match the shape of the rib 343, so that when the buoyancy member 33 floats on the liquid surface of the water, the rib 343 can be located exactly in the groove.

[0075] It is understandable that the mating portion 332 may also be other structural forms. For example, the mating portion 332 may be a protrusion extending toward the center line direction of the mounting hole 331, etc. The specific form should be flexibly selected based on actual conditions or factors such as processing difficulty, and the present invention does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6As shown, the inner circumferential wall of the water tank 31 is provided with one of the vertically extending guide rail 311 and the vertically extending slide groove 333, and the outer surface of the buoyancy member 33 is provided with the other of the guide rail 311 and the slide groove 333, that is, the inner circumferential wall of the water tank 31 is provided with the guide rail 311, and the outer surface of the buoyancy member 33 is provided with the slide groove 333, or the inner circumferential wall of the water tank 31 is provided with the slide groove 333, and the guide rail 311 is slidably matched with the slide groove 333 to guide the movement of the buoyancy member 33 in the up and down directions, so that the buoyancy member 33 can move up and down better.

[0077] Specifically, for example, refer to Figure 6 The inner wall of the water tank 31 is recessed toward the direction close to the inside of the water tank 31 to define the guide rail 311, and the outer surface of the buoyancy member 33 is recessed toward the direction close to the center line of the mounting hole 331 to define the slide groove 333. Thus, the structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 As shown, guide rails 311 are respectively provided on the relative inner walls of the water tank 31, and slide grooves 333 corresponding to the guide rails 311 are respectively provided on the relative surfaces of the buoyancy member 33, thereby allowing the buoyancy member 33 to move up and down more stably as the water level rises and falls.

[0079] Specifically, for example, refer to Figure 6 A guide rail 311 is respectively provided on the left inner wall and the right inner wall of the water tank 31, and a slide groove 333 is respectively provided on the left side and the right side of the buoyancy member 33. When the buoyancy member 33 is placed in the water tank 31, the guide rail 311 cooperates with the slide groove 333 to guide and limit the buoyancy member 33, so that the buoyancy member 33 can move up and down stably along the guide rail 311 to avoid tilting.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, a limiting rib 334 is provided on the outer circumferential wall of the buoyancy member 33, and a stop rib 312 is provided on the upper part of the inner circumferential wall of the water tank 31. The limiting rib 334 is located directly below the stop rib 312. The stop rib 312 cooperates with the limiting rib 334 to limit the buoyancy member 33 in the water tank 31, thereby preventing the buoyancy member 33 from overflowing from the top of the water tank 31 when the liquid level in the water tank 31 is high.

[0081] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 8 and Fig. 9As shown, limiting ribs 334 are respectively provided on the relative surfaces of the buoyancy member 33, and stop ribs 312 corresponding to the limiting ribs 334 are respectively provided on the relative inner walls of the water tank 31, thereby making the structure simple and easy to implement.

[0082] Specifically, for example, refer to Figure 6 A stop rib 312 is respectively provided on the left inner wall and the right inner wall of the water tank 31, and a limiting rib 334 is respectively provided on the left side and the right side of the buoyancy member 33. When the buoyancy member 33 is placed in the water tank 31, the limiting rib 334 is located directly below the stop rib 312. Therefore, when the buoyancy member 33 moves upward until the stop rib 312 abuts against the limiting rib 334, the buoyancy member 33 will not continue to move upward, so that the buoyancy member 33 can always be located in the water tank 31.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, the humidification module 3 is located on the inner bottom wall of the air outlet channel 21, so that the humidification module 3 can directly humidify the airflow flowing through the air outlet channel 21, and placing the humidification module 3 in the air outlet channel 21 does not occupy additional space in the shell 1, which is conducive to further reducing the volume of the air conditioner 100 and simplifying the structure of the air conditioner 100.

[0084] In some embodiments of the present invention, Fig.10 , Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, a positioning protrusion 23 is provided on the inner bottom wall of the air outlet channel 21, and the bottom wall of the water tank 31 is recessed upward to define a positioning groove 313, and the positioning protrusion 23 cooperates with the positioning groove 313. In specific applications, the water tank 31 and the air outlet frame 2 can be assembled by inserting the positioning protrusion 23 into the positioning groove 313, thereby simplifying the structure and facilitating assembly and disassembly.

[0085] Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the inner bottom wall of the air outlet channel 21 is recessed downward to define a positioning groove 313 , and a positioning protrusion 23 cooperating with the positioning groove 313 is provided on the bottom wall of the water tank 31 .

[0086] It should be noted that the specific shapes of the positioning protrusion 23 and the positioning groove 313 are not limited. For example, in some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning groove 313 is a dovetail groove, and the positioning protrusion 23 is a dovetail-shaped protrusion that matches the shape of the positioning groove 313, thereby simplifying the structure.

[0087] Alternatively, in some embodiments of the present invention, Fig.10 and Fig.12As shown, the positioning groove 313 has a first insertion port 315 located on the front surface of the water tank 31, and the left and right side walls of the positioning groove 313 are respectively provided with sliding grooves 314 extending along the front-to-back direction. The sliding groove 314 has a second insertion port 316 located on the front surface of the water tank 31, and the left and right side walls of the positioning protrusion 23 are respectively provided with sliding blocks 24. The positioning protrusion 23 is inserted into the positioning groove 313 through the first insertion port 315, and the sliding block 24 is inserted into the sliding groove 314 through the second insertion port 316. Therefore, the freedom of the water tank 31 in the left-right direction and the up-down direction can be limited by the cooperation between the positioning protrusion 23 and the positioning groove 313 and the cooperation between the sliding block 24 and the sliding groove 314.

[0088] Specifically, for example, referring to 10, the positioning groove 313 penetrates forward to the front surface of the water tank 31 to form a first insertion port 315, and sliding grooves 314 are respectively provided on the left and right side walls of the positioning groove 313. The sliding grooves 314 extend forward to penetrate to the front surface of the water tank 31 to form a second insertion port 316. Sliding blocks 24 are respectively provided on the left and right side walls of the positioning protrusion 23. The sliding blocks 24 extend in the front-to-back direction, and the shape of the sliding blocks 24 matches the shape of the sliding grooves 314.

[0089] In specific applications, the water tank 31 and the air outlet frame 2 can be assembled by sliding the water tank 31 so that the positioning protrusion 23 is inserted into the positioning groove 313 through the first insertion port 315, and the sliding block 24 is inserted into the sliding groove 314 through the second insertion port 316. The whole assembly process is simple and convenient, and the freedom of the water tank 31 in the left and right directions and the up and down directions can be limited by the cooperation between the positioning protrusion 23 and the positioning groove 313 and the cooperation between the sliding block 24 and the sliding groove 314.

[0090] In some embodiments of the present invention, Fig.10 and Fig.12 As shown, the top wall of the positioning protrusion 23 is provided with a positioning protrusion 317 and one of the positioning pit 25, and the inner top wall of the positioning groove 313 is provided with the other of the positioning protrusion 317 and the positioning pit 25, that is, the top wall of the positioning protrusion 23 is provided with a positioning protrusion 317, and the inner top wall of the positioning groove 313 is provided with a positioning pit 25, or the top wall of the positioning protrusion 23 is provided with a positioning pit 25, and the inner top wall of the positioning groove 313 is provided with a positioning protrusion 317, and the positioning protrusion 317 cooperates with the positioning pit 25, thereby limiting the freedom of the water tank 31 in the front and rear directions through the cooperation of the positioning protrusion 317 and the positioning pit 25.

[0091] Specifically, for example, refer to Fig.10 and Fig.12A downwardly projecting positioning protrusion 317 is provided on the inner top wall of the positioning groove 313, and the positioning protrusion 317 is roughly hemispherical in shape. A downwardly recessed positioning pit 25 is provided on the top wall of the positioning protrusion 23, and the positioning pit 25 is roughly hemispherical in shape. When the water tank 31 is slid so that the positioning protrusion 317 just stops in the positioning pit 25, the assembly of the water tank 31 and the air outlet frame 2 can be completed. Therefore, the structure is simple, and the freedom of the water tank 31 in the front and rear directions can be limited by the cooperation of the positioning protrusion 317 and the positioning pit 25.

[0092] Alternatively, if Fig.12 As shown, a guide surface 26 is provided on the top wall of the positioning protrusion 23. When the water tank 31 moves to the direction in which the slider 24 cooperates with the sliding groove 314, the guide surface 26 extends upward at an angle to guide the positioning protrusion 317 into the positioning pit 25. Thus, the structure is simple and easy to implement.

[0093] Specifically, for example, refer to Fig.12 A guide surface 26 is provided at the rear area of ​​the top wall of the positioning protrusion 23. The guide surface 26 is located behind the positioning recess 25. In the direction from the back to the front, the guide surface 26 extends upward at an angle, and the upper edge of the guide surface 26 is flush with the top wall of the positioning protrusion 23. During the assembly process of the water tank 31 and the air outlet frame 2, the guide surface 26 can guide the positioning protrusion 317, thereby facilitating the positioning protrusion 317 to be introduced into the positioning recess 25.

[0094] Furthermore, if Fig.12 As shown, the guide surface 26 is recessed downward to define an avoidance groove 27, which extends to the peripheral wall of the positioning pit 25. The avoidance groove 27 can avoid the positioning protrusion 317, thereby reducing the friction force on the positioning protrusion 317 during sliding.

[0095] Specifically, for example, refer to Fig.12 The guide surface 26 is concave downward to define an escape groove 27, which is an arc-shaped groove, wherein the escape groove 27 extends backward to the rear surface of the positioning protrusion 23, and the escape groove 27 extends forward to the peripheral wall of the positioning pit 25 so that the escape groove 27 is connected with the positioning pit 25, thereby, the structure is simple and easy to implement. The setting of the escape groove 27 can reduce the friction force on the positioning protrusion 317 during the sliding process, and the escape groove 27 can also play a guiding role, so that the positioning protrusion 317 can slide along the escape groove 27 to the positioning pit 25.

[0096] In the description of the present invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0097] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0098] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "some embodiments", "optional embodiments", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0099] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, It is characterized in that include: A housing having an air outlet; An air outlet frame and a humidification module, wherein the air outlet frame is rotatably arranged at the air outlet, the air outlet frame has an air outlet channel, the humidification module is arranged on the air outlet frame to humidify the airflow passing through the air outlet channel, the humidification module includes a water tank, and the air outlet frame has a hidden position for hiding the humidification module and a water adding position for exposing the water tank.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The top of the water tank is open, and the humidification module includes: a wet membrane and a buoyancy member, the wet membrane and the buoyancy member are located in the water tank, the buoyancy member is connected to the wet membrane, the lower end of the wet membrane is immersed in water, and the buoyancy member is configured to float on the surface of the water so that the upper end of the wet membrane protrudes from the surface of the water to humidify the airflow passing through the upper end of the wet membrane.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The buoyancy member is provided with a mounting hole which penetrates the buoyancy member in the up-down direction, the wet membrane is vertically mounted in the mounting hole and the upper end of the wet membrane protrudes from the mounting hole.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, It is characterized in that It also includes a wet film support, which is located in the mounting hole and in which the wet film is mounted.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, It is characterized in that A convex rib is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the wet film support, and a matching portion is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole. The convex rib is located directly above the matching portion, and the convex rib matches with the matching portion when the buoyancy member floats on the liquid surface of the water.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, It is characterized in that The matching portion is a groove formed on the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole, and the groove extends upward to the upper end surface of the mounting hole.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 2, It is characterized in that One of the vertically extending guide rail and the vertically extending slide groove is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the water tank, and the other of the guide rail and the slide groove is provided on the outer surface of the buoyancy member. The guide rail and the slide groove are slidably matched to guide the movement of the buoyancy member in the up and down directions.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, It is characterized in that The guide rails are respectively arranged on the opposite inner side walls of the water tank, and the slide grooves corresponding to the guide rails are respectively arranged on the opposite surfaces of the buoyancy members.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The outer peripheral wall of the buoyancy member is provided with a limiting rib, and the upper part of the inner peripheral wall of the water tank is provided with a stop rib, the limiting rib is located directly below the stop rib, and the stop rib cooperates with the limiting rib to limit the buoyancy member within the water tank.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, It is characterized in that The limiting ribs are respectively arranged on the opposite surfaces of the buoyancy member, and the opposite inner side walls of the water storage tank are respectively provided with stop ribs corresponding to the limiting ribs one by one.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The humidification module is located on the inner bottom wall of the air outlet channel.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 11, It is characterized in that A positioning protrusion is provided on the inner bottom wall of the air outlet channel, and the bottom wall of the water tank is recessed upward to define a positioning groove, and the positioning protrusion cooperates with the positioning groove.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 12, It is characterized in that The positioning groove has a first insertion port located on the front surface of the water tank, and sliding grooves extending in the front-to-back direction are respectively provided on the left and right side walls of the positioning groove, and the sliding groove has a second insertion port located on the front surface of the water tank, and sliding blocks are respectively provided on the left and right side walls of the positioning protrusion, and the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning groove through the first insertion port and the sliding block is inserted into the sliding groove through the second insertion port.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 13, It is characterized in that One of the positioning protrusion and the positioning pit is provided on the top wall of the positioning protrusion, and the other of the positioning protrusion and the positioning pit is provided on the inner top wall of the positioning groove, and the positioning protrusion cooperates with the positioning pit.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 14, It is characterized in that The positioning pit is provided on the top wall of the positioning protrusion, the positioning protrusion is provided on the inner top wall of the positioning groove, and a guide surface is provided on the top wall of the positioning protrusion. When the water tank moves to the direction in which the slider cooperates with the sliding groove, the guide surface extends obliquely upward to guide the positioning protrusion into the positioning pit.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 15, It is characterized in that The guide surface is recessed downward to define an avoidance groove for avoiding the positioning protrusion, and the avoidance groove extends to the peripheral wall of the positioning pit.

17. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 16, It is characterized in that In the hidden position, the plane where the air outlet end of the air outlet frame is located is parallel to the plane where the air outlet is located, and the humidification module is located at the rear side of the air outlet end of the air outlet frame.

18. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 16, It is characterized in that In the water adding position, the plane where the air outlet end of the air outlet frame is located is parallel to the plane where the air outlet is located, and the humidification module is located in front of the air outlet end of the air outlet frame.

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