Water intake structure and air conditioner having the same

Abstract

The present invention provides a water pumping structure and an air conditioner having the same. The water pumping structure includes: a fan component, which is rotatably arranged around a predetermined axis; a water pumping component, which is arranged in front of the fan component and is movably arranged in a direction close to or away from the fan component to be connected to the fan component, so that the fan component drives the water pumping component to rotate; or, to disconnect the water pumping component from the fan component. The present invention solves the problem of relatively large noise of the water pumping structure in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of window air conditioners, and more particularly, to a water spraying structure and an air conditioner having the same. Background Art

[0002] Currently, in a window air conditioner, in order to improve the overall heat exchange efficiency, a water spraying ring is generally provided on the axial flow fan blade on the outdoor side. The water spraying ring can spray the condensed water on the chassis onto the condenser to accelerate the heat dissipation of the condenser, improve the heat exchange efficiency, and thus achieve the effect of improving the energy efficiency.

[0003] However, the existing water spraying rings are generally installed on the axial flow fan blades. During the operation of the air conditioner, the water spraying components are always rotating, thereby generating noise and affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main object of the present invention is to provide a water spraying structure and an air conditioner having the same, so as to solve the problem of relatively large noise of the water spraying structure in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, a water spraying structure is provided, including: a fan component rotatably provided about a predetermined axis; a water spraying component provided in front of the fan component, the water spraying component being movably provided in a direction close to or away from the fan component to be connected to the fan component, so that the fan component drives the water spraying component to rotate; or, the water spraying component is disengaged from the fan component.

[0006] Further, the water spraying structure further includes: a power component provided on a side of the water spraying component away from the fan component and opposite to the water spraying component, the power component being configured to apply a force to the water spraying component to drive the water spraying component to move.

[0007] Further, the water spraying structure further includes: a drive shaft rotatably provided about its own axis, at least a part of the drive shaft sequentially passing through the fan component and the water spraying component to drive the fan component to rotate, and the power component is provided at an end of the drive shaft.

[0008] Further, the power component is a solenoid valve, and a magnet opposite to the solenoid valve is provided on the water spraying component.

[0009] Further, a wire routing channel is provided in the drive shaft, and the connecting wire of the solenoid valve is connected to a power source through the wire routing channel.

[0010] Further, a shaft hole for the drive shaft to pass through is provided on the water spraying component, and the drive shaft is in clearance fit with the shaft hole.

[0011] Furthermore, a first positioning portion is provided on the fan component, and a second positioning portion opposite to the first positioning portion is provided on the water injection component. At least a part of the second positioning portion is inserted into the first positioning portion to connect the water injection component to the fan component.

[0012] Furthermore, the fan component includes a hub, and the first positioning portion is provided on the hub.

[0013] Furthermore, the first positioning portion is a positioning hole, and the second positioning portion is a positioning protrusion. At least a part of the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning hole.

[0014] Furthermore, there are multiple first positioning portions, which are arranged at intervals on the fan component, and there are multiple second positioning portions, and the multiple second positioning portions are arranged corresponding to the multiple first positioning portions one by one.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, which includes a water injection structure and a machine body. At least a part of the water injection structure is installed in the machine body, and the water injection structure is the above-mentioned water injection structure.

[0016] Applying the technical solution of the present invention, the water injection structure includes a fan component and a water injection component. The fan component is rotatably arranged around a predetermined axis; the water injection component is arranged in front of the fan component, and the water injection component is movably arranged in a direction close to or away from the fan component to be connected to the fan component, so that the fan component drives the water injection component to rotate; or, to disconnect the water injection component from the fan component. Such a setting allows the user to independently select to connect the water injection component to the fan component or disconnect the water injection component from the fan component according to needs. When the water injection component is connected to the fan component, the fan component drives the water injection component to rotate, so that the water injection component reaches the condensed water on the air conditioner chassis to the condenser to dissipate heat from the condenser. When the user feels that the water injection noise is relatively large, the connection between the water injection component and the fan component can be controlled to be disconnected, and the water injection component does not rotate with the fan component and the water injection component does not work, solving the problem of relatively large noise of the water injection structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0018] Figure 1 Shows a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the water injection structure according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 Shows a cross-sectional view of the water injection structure according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 Shows a schematic structural diagram of the fan component of the water injection structure according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of a water pumping component of a water pumping structure according to the present invention is shown from a first perspective; and

[0022] Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of a water pumping component of a water pumping structure according to the present invention is shown from a second perspective.

[0023] Among them, the above-mentioned drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0024] 1. Fan component; 2. Water pumping component; 3. Power component; 4. Driving shaft; 40. Cable routing channel; 10. First positioning portion; 20. Magnet; 21. Second positioning portion; 22. Support; 11. Hub; 100. Machine body. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0026] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific implementation manners and are not intended to limit the exemplary implementation manners according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0027] The present invention provides a water pumping structure. Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 , including: a fan component 1, the fan component 1 is rotatably arranged around a predetermined axis; a water pumping component 2, the water pumping component 2 is arranged in front of the fan component 1, and the water pumping component 2 is movably arranged in a direction close to or away from the fan component 1 to be connected to the fan component 1, so that the fan component 1 drives the water pumping component 2 to rotate; or, to disconnect the water pumping component 2 from the fan component 1.

[0028] According to the water pumping structure provided by the present invention, it includes a fan component 1 and a water pumping component 2. The fan component 1 is rotatably arranged around a predetermined axis; the water pumping component 2 is arranged in front of the fan component 1, and the water pumping component 2 is movably arranged in a direction close to or away from the fan component 1 to be connected to the fan component 1, so that the fan component 1 drives the water pumping component 2 to rotate; or, to disconnect the water pumping component 2 from the fan component 1. Such an arrangement allows users to independently choose to connect the water pumping component 2 to the fan component 1 or disconnect the water pumping component 2 from the fan component 1 according to their needs. When the water pumping component 2 is connected to the fan component 1, the fan component 1 drives the water pumping component 2 to rotate, causing the water pumping component 2 to pump the condensed water on the air conditioner chassis onto the condenser to dissipate heat from the condenser. When the user feels that the water pumping noise is relatively large, the connection between the water pumping component 2 and the fan component 1 can be controlled to be disconnected, and the water pumping component 2 does not rotate with the fan component 1 and the water pumping component 2 does not work, thus solving the problem of relatively large noise in the water pumping structure.

[0029] Specifically, the water pumping structure further includes: a power component 3, which is arranged on the side of the water pumping component 2 away from the fan component 1 and opposite to the water pumping component 2. The power component 3 is used to apply a force to the water pumping component 2 to drive the water pumping component 2 to move through the power component 3. Such an arrangement is beneficial to controlling the moving position of the water pumping component 2 to connect or disconnect the water pumping component 2 from the fan component 1.

[0030] In the process of specific implementation, in order to make the structure more compact, the water pumping structure further includes: a drive shaft 4, the drive shaft 4 is rotatably arranged around its own axis, at least part of the drive shaft 4 sequentially passes through the fan component 1 and the water pumping component 2, and the fan component 1 is driven to rotate through the drive shaft 4, and the power component 3 is arranged at the end of the drive shaft 4. This can also save installation space.

[0031] In the embodiment provided by the present invention, the power component 3 is a solenoid valve, and a magnet 20 is arranged on the water pumping component 2 opposite to the solenoid valve. The magnet 20 is arranged on the rotating hub of the water pumping component 2. After the drive shaft 4 passes through the rotating hub in this way, when the solenoid valve is installed at the end of the drive shaft 4, the magnet 20 can be directly opposite to the solenoid valve. By controlling the positive and negative of the current flowing through the solenoid valve, the polarity of the solenoid valve and the magnet can be made the same or repulsive. When the polarity of the solenoid valve and the magnet is opposite, the solenoid valve generates a suction force on the magnet. At this time, the water pumping component 2 moves in the direction towards the solenoid valve, causing the water pumping component 2 to disconnect from the fan component 1; when the polarity of the solenoid valve and the magnet is the same, the solenoid valve generates a thrust on the magnet, and the solenoid valve pushes the water pumping component 2 in the direction towards the fan component 1 until the water pumping component 2 is connected to the fan component 1. The water pumping component 2 further includes a water pumping ring and a bracket 22. The water pumping ring contacts the condensed water, and the water pumping ring is fixed on the rotating hub through the bracket 22. There are multiple brackets 22, and the multiple brackets 22 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the rotating hub to support the water pumping ring through the multiple brackets 22.

[0032] In order to facilitate the input of current into the solenoid valve, a wire routing channel 40 is provided inside the drive shaft 4, and the connecting wire of the solenoid valve is connected to the power supply through the wire routing channel 40.

[0033] During specific implementation, a shaft hole for the drive shaft 4 to pass through is provided on the water injection component 2, and the drive shaft 4 is in clearance fit with the shaft hole. With this setting, after the water injection component 2 is separated from the fan component 1, the water injection component 2 does not rotate with the drive shaft 4, so that the water injection component 2 will not hit the condensed water, thereby avoiding the generation of noise.

[0034] In the embodiment provided by the present invention, in order to facilitate the connection between the water injection component 2 and the fan component 1, a first positioning portion 10 is provided on the fan component 1, a second positioning portion 21 opposite to the first positioning portion 10 is provided on the water injection component 2, and at least part of the second positioning portion 21 is inserted into the first positioning portion 10 to connect the water injection component 2 and the fan component 1. By means of insertion, the connection between the fan component 1 and the water injection component 2 is made more firm, so that the water injection component 2 will not slip during the rotation with the fan component 1, thereby affecting the normal operation of the air conditioner.

[0035] Specifically, in order to prevent the water injection component 2 from affecting the normal rotation of the fan blades of the fan component 1, the fan component 1 includes a hub 11, and the first positioning portion 10 is provided on the hub 11. With this setting, during the movement of the water injection component 2, the fan component 1 always maintains normal operation, the water injection component 2 will not interfere with the fan component 1, and at the same time, it can ensure that the water injection component 2 always remains centered during the rotation with the fan component 1 and will not shift.

[0036] Preferably, the first positioning portion 10 is a positioning hole, the second positioning portion 21 is a positioning protrusion, and at least part of the positioning protrusion is inserted into the positioning hole. The structure set like this is simple and easy to implement, and among them, the second positioning portion 21 is a positioning pin.

[0037] During specific implementation, in order to make the force on the water injection component 2 more uniform and make the connection between the fan component 1 and the water injection component 2 stable, there are multiple first positioning portions 10, and the multiple first positioning portions 10 are arranged at intervals on the fan component 1, there are multiple second positioning portions 21, and the multiple second positioning portions 21 are arranged corresponding to the multiple first positioning portions 10 one by one.

[0038] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, including a water injection structure and a body 100, at least part of the water injection structure is installed inside the body 100, and the water injection structure is the water injection structure of the above embodiment.

[0039] In the actual application process, after the user normally powers on and runs the air conditioner, the water pumping function is defaultly turned on. At this time, the motor makes the solenoid valve conduct a forward current, making the solenoid valve become the N pole. The magnet on the water pumping component 2 has the same polarity as the solenoid valve, and can use the principle of like poles repelling each other. The water pumping component 2 is repelled towards the side of the fan component 1. At this time, the rotation speed of the fan component 1 is reduced until the water pumping component 2 is connected to the fan component 1, causing the fan component 1 to drive the water pumping component 2 to rotate simultaneously. When the user feels that the noise is too loud, the user can control the air conditioner to turn off the water pumping function. At this time, a reverse current is conducted through the solenoid valve, and the solenoid valve becomes the S pole. Using the principle of opposite poles attracting each other, the solenoid valve attracts the water pumping component 2 towards the side close to itself, causing the water pumping component 2 to disengage from the fan component 1. The water pumping component does not rotate with the fan component 1, and the water pumping component 2 rotates idly, that is, the water pumping function is turned off, and no water pumping noise is generated, reducing the overall noise value of the machine to meet the user's needs.

[0040] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0041] According to the water pumping structure provided by the present invention, it includes a fan component 1 and a water pumping component 2. The fan component 1 is rotatably arranged around a predetermined axis; the water pumping component 2 is arranged in front of the fan component 1, and the water pumping component 2 is movably arranged in a direction close to or away from the fan component 1 to be connected to the fan component 1, so that the fan component 1 drives the water pumping component 2 to rotate; or, the water pumping component 2 is disengaged from the fan component 1. Such a setting enables the user to independently select whether to connect the water pumping component 2 to the fan component 1 or disengage the water pumping component 2 from the fan component 1 according to needs. When the water pumping component 2 is connected to the fan component 1, the fan component 1 drives the water pumping component 2 to rotate, causing the water pumping component 2 to reach the condensed water on the air conditioner chassis to the condenser to dissipate heat from the condenser. When the user feels that the water pumping noise is relatively large, the user can control the water pumping component 2 to disengage from the fan component 1. The water pumping component 2 does not rotate with the fan component 1, and the water pumping component 2 does not work, solving the problem of relatively large noise of the water pumping structure.

[0042] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description, claims and drawings of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily need to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present application described here can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described here. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device comprising a series of steps or units does not necessarily have to be limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0043] For ease of description, spatial relative terms, such as "above", "over", "on the upper surface", "upper", etc., may be used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of one device or feature to other devices or features as shown in the figures. It should be understood that the spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures of the device. For example, if the device in the attached figure is inverted, the device described as "above" or "over" other devices or structures will then be positioned "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both orientations of "above" and "below". The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the corresponding explanations are made for the spatial relative descriptions used herein.

[0044] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water pumping structure, characterized in that: include: A fan component (1), the fan component (1) being rotatably arranged around a predetermined axis; a water pumping component (2), the water pumping component (2) being arranged in front of the fan component (1), the water pumping component (2) being movably arranged in a direction approaching or moving away from the fan component (1) so as to be connected to the fan component (1) so that the fan component (1) drives the water pumping component (2) to rotate; Or, the water pumping component (2) is separated from the fan component (1); The water pumping structure further comprises: a power component (3), which is arranged on a side of the water pumping component (2) away from the fan component (1) and opposite to the water pumping component (2), and the power component (3) is used to apply a force to the water pumping component (2), thereby driving the water pumping component (2) to move through the power component (3); the power component (3) is a solenoid valve, and a magnet (20) opposite to the solenoid valve is provided on the water pumping component (2); By controlling the positive and negative currents supplied to the electromagnetic valve, the polarities of the electromagnetic valve and the magnet (20) are made the same or repelled. When the polarities of the electromagnetic valve and the magnet (20) repel each other, the electromagnetic valve generates an attractive force on the magnet (20), and at this time, the water pumping component (2) moves toward the electromagnetic valve, so that the water pumping component (2) is separated from the fan component (1); when the polarities of the electromagnetic valve and the magnet (20) are the same, the electromagnetic valve generates a thrust on the magnet (20), and the electromagnetic valve pushes the water pumping component (2) to move toward the fan component (1) until the water pumping component (2) is connected to the fan component (1); The water pumping structure further comprises: a drive shaft (4), the drive shaft (4) being rotatably arranged around its own axis, at least part of the drive shaft (4) being sequentially passed through the fan component (1) and the water pumping component (2), the fan component (1) being driven to rotate by the drive shaft (4), and the power component (3) being arranged at the end of the drive shaft (4).

2. The water pumping structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A wiring channel (40) is provided in the drive shaft (4), and the connecting wire of the solenoid valve is connected to the power supply through the wiring channel (40).

3. The water pumping structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water pumping component (2) is provided with an axial hole for the drive shaft (4) to pass through, and the drive shaft (4) is clearance-matched with the axial hole.

4. The water pumping structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The fan component (1) is provided with a first positioning portion (10), and the water pumping component (2) is provided with a second positioning portion (21) opposite to the first positioning portion (10), and at least a portion of the second positioning portion (21) is plugged into the first positioning portion (10), so that the water pumping component (2) is connected to the fan component (1).

5. The water pumping structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fan component (1) comprises a hub (11), and the first positioning portion (10) is arranged on the hub (11).

6. The water pumping structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first positioning portion (10) is a positioning hole, and the second positioning portion (21) is a positioning protrusion, with at least a portion of the positioning protrusion being inserted into the positioning hole.

7. The water pumping structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are a plurality of first positioning portions (10), and the plurality of first positioning portions (10) are arranged at intervals on the fan component (1); there are a plurality of second positioning portions (21), and the plurality of second positioning portions (21) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of first positioning portions (10).

8. An air conditioner comprising a water pumping structure and a body (100), wherein at least a portion of the water pumping structure is installed in the body (100), and characterized in that: The water pumping structure is the water pumping structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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