Connecting pipe assembly and air conditioner indoor unit

By designing a connecting pipe assembly including joints, second connecting pipes, fixtures and movable parts, the problems of assembly difficulties and quality hazards of drainage connecting pipes of air-conditioning indoor units are solved, linear disassembly and automatic assembly are realized, and production efficiency and product quality are improved.

CN113187977BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202110587542.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-05-27
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2041-05-27

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Technical Problem

The drainage connection pipes of existing air-conditioning indoor units are difficult to assemble, unable to achieve automation, and there are quality hazards.

Method used

A connecting pipe assembly is designed, including a joint, a second connecting pipe, a fixing piece and a movable piece. Through the coordination of the adjusting piece and the quick-removing part, the linear disassembly and clamping of the connecting pipe assembly and the first connecting pipe are realized.

Benefits of technology

The assembly process of connecting pipe components is simplified, labor intensity is reduced, production efficiency is improved, quality risks is reduced, and automated assembly is easy.

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Abstract

The present invention provides a connecting pipe assembly and an indoor unit of an air conditioner. The connecting pipe assembly is used to connect with a first connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe assembly includes: a joint; a second connecting pipe connected and communicated with the joint; a fixing member including a fixing member body and a clamping part connected with the fixing member body, the fixing member body is connected with the joint, and the clamping part is adjustably arranged to clamp with or separate from the first connecting pipe; a movable member including a movable member body and a quick-release part connected with the movable member body, the movable member body is located between the fixing member body and the joint; the movable member body is movably arranged, and an adjusting member is arranged between the movable member body and the fixing member body, and the adjusting member is adjustably arranged to drive the quick-release part to open the clamping part when the movable member body moves toward the fixing member body; and after releasing the movable member body, the adjusting member drives the movable member to reset. The connecting pipe assembly of the present invention solves the problem of difficult assembly of the connecting pipe assembly in the prior art.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a connecting pipe assembly and an indoor unit of an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The indoor unit of the air conditioner will generate a large amount of condensed water during the cooling process. The condensed water needs to be discharged to the outside or to the sewer pipe through the drainage connection pipe. The current drainage connection pipe structure design has the following problems:

[0003] Difficult assembly: The operator needs to hold the drain pipe in one hand and the bottom shell in the other hand, rotate the drain pipe while pushing it forward, which makes assembly very difficult, especially when the ambient temperature is low. The rubber block of the drain pipe becomes harder at low temperatures, which affects assembly. After the drain pipe is assembled in place, the metal hook needs to be installed on the positioning column on the bottom shell. The two are interference fits, which makes assembly difficult and labor-intensive.

[0004] Unable to realize automation: The matching mode of the original drain pipe determines that the assembly of the drain pipe is difficult to realize automation.

[0005] There are quality risks: Since the drain pipe needs to be installed by rotating and pushing, if too much force is used, it will cause wrinkles in the drain pipe and there is a risk of rupture and leakage. Summary of the invention

[0006] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a connecting pipe assembly and an air conditioner indoor unit to solve the problem of difficult assembly of the connecting pipe assembly in the prior art.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connecting tube assembly for connecting with a first connecting tube, the connecting tube assembly comprising: a joint; a second connecting tube connected and communicated with the joint; a fixing member comprising a fixing member body and a clamping portion connected to the fixing member body, the fixing member body is connected to the joint, and the position of the clamping portion is adjustably arranged to clamp with or separate from the first connecting tube; a movable member comprising a movable member body and a quick-release portion connected to the movable member body, the movable member body being located between the fixing member body and the joint; the movable member body is movably arranged, and an adjusting member is arranged between the movable member body and the fixing member body, and the position of the adjusting member is adjustably arranged to drive the quick-release portion to open the clamping portion when the movable member body moves toward the fixing member body; and the adjusting member drives the movable member to reset after releasing the movable member body.

[0008] Furthermore, the adjusting member has a fixed end and a free end arranged opposite to each other; the fixed end is fixedly connected to the fixing member body, and the free end is located between the fixed end and the movable member body; or, the fixed end is fixedly connected to the movable member body, and the free end is located between the fixed end and the fixing member body.

[0009] Furthermore, the adjusting member is an arc-shaped plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the adjusting member is an elastic member, which is compressed when the movable member body moves toward the fixed member; and the elastic member is reset after the movable member body is released to drive the movable member to reset.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixing member body includes a first annular structure, the clamping portion is connected to the first annular structure, and the first annular structure is arranged around the clamping portion.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing member includes at least two clamping parts, and the at least two clamping parts are arranged at intervals around the first connecting pipe.

[0013] Furthermore, the movable part body is a second annular structure, and the movable part body is arranged around the quick-release part.

[0014] Furthermore, the movable part includes two quick-release parts, and at least two quick-release parts are arranged at intervals around the first connecting tube; the at least two quick-release parts are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the at least two clamping parts, and each quick-release part is used to open the corresponding clamping part.

[0015] Furthermore, the fixing member body also includes a connecting portion arranged on the outer side of the first annular structure, and the adjusting member is connected to the connecting portion and is located between the connecting portion and the movable member body.

[0016] Furthermore, at least two adjusting members are arranged between the movable member body and the fixed member body, and the at least two adjusting members are arranged at intervals around the first annular structure.

[0017] Furthermore, the joint includes a joint body and a mounting portion connected to the joint body, the movable part body is placed on the joint body, and the movable part body is arranged around the mounting portion; the fixed part body is connected to the mounting portion.

[0018] Furthermore, the movable part includes at least two quick-release parts, and the at least two quick-release parts are arranged at intervals around the first connecting pipe. There is a movable space between two adjacent quick-release parts, and the mounting part is inserted into the movable space.

[0019] Furthermore, the quick-release part includes a quick-release surface, which contacts the clamping part through the quick-release surface when the quick-release part opens the clamping part; wherein the quick-release surface is a partial surface of a conical surface, and the quick-release surface has a first end and a second end that are relatively arranged, and the first end of the quick-release surface is located on a side of the second end of the quick-release surface away from the movable part body, and the first end of the quick-release surface is located on a side of the second end of the quick-release surface close to the axis of the second connecting tube.

[0020] Furthermore, the first end of the movable part is inserted into the joint; the connecting pipe assembly also includes: a sealing part, which is arranged in the joint, and the sealing part is located between the first end of the movable part and the stop step of the joint.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air-conditioning indoor unit is provided, comprising an air-conditioning main body and a connecting pipe assembly, the connecting pipe assembly being connected to a first connecting pipe of the air-conditioning main body, one end of the first connecting pipe being inserted into the connecting pipe assembly, the first connecting pipe being used to discharge condensed water from the air-conditioning main body, the connecting pipe assembly being the above-mentioned connecting pipe assembly, and the second connecting pipe of the connecting pipe assembly being a drain pipe of the air-conditioning indoor unit.

[0022] Furthermore, a clamping protrusion is provided on the tube wall of the first connecting tube, and the clamping protrusion is clamped with the clamping portion of the fixing piece of the connecting tube assembly.

[0023] The connecting tube assembly of the present invention is used to connect with the first connecting tube so that one end of the first connecting tube is inserted into the connecting tube assembly, thereby making the first connecting tube communicate with the second connecting tube. Specifically, the first connecting tube is connected and communicated with the second connecting tube through a joint and a fixing member, the fixing member is connected to the joint through a fixing member body, and the joint is connected to the second connecting tube; the fixing member of the connecting tube assembly includes a clamping part, and the clamping part is adjustably arranged along the radial direction of the second connecting tube to clamp with or separate from the first connecting tube; the connecting tube assembly is also provided with a movable part, and the movable part body of the movable part is movably arranged between the fixing member body and the joint, and an adjusting part is arranged between the movable part body and the fixing member body, and the adjusting part is adjustably arranged in position; in this way, when installing the connecting tube assembly, the connecting tube assembly is directly pushed toward the first connecting tube, and the clamping part is opened and then reset to connect with the first The connecting tube is clamped; when disassembling the connecting tube assembly, the main body of the movable part is moved toward the fixed part, so that the quick-release part drives the clamping part to open outward, so that the connecting tube assembly is separated from the first connecting tube; when the main body of the movable part moves toward the fixed part, the main body of the movable part presses on the adjusting part to displace the adjusting part, so that the quick-release part moves until the clamping part is opened; after the connecting tube assembly and the first connecting tube are separated, the main body of the movable part is released, and the adjusting part returns to the initial position to drive the movable part to reset; it can be seen that the connecting tube assembly is linearly disassembled and assembled, and is easy to disassemble and assemble; and the setting of the movable part facilitates the opening of the clamping part, and the setting of the adjusting part facilitates the resetting of the movable part, limits the movable range of the movable part, and thus facilitates the disassembly of the connecting tube assembly and the first connecting tube. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 An assembly diagram of a connecting pipe assembly and a first connecting pipe according to the present invention is shown;

[0026] Figure 2 An exploded view of a connecting pipe assembly and a first connecting pipe according to the present invention is shown at an angle;

[0027] Figure 3 An exploded view showing a connecting pipe assembly and a first connecting pipe according to the present invention from another angle;

[0028] Figure 4 A side view of a fixing member of a connecting pipe assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0029] Figure 5 A front view of a fixing member of a connecting pipe assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0030] Figure 6 A top view of a fixing member of a connecting pipe assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0031] Figure 7 A side view showing a movable part of a connecting pipe assembly according to the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 A front view of a movable part of a connecting pipe assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0033] Fig. 9 A bottom view of a movable part of a connecting pipe assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0034] Fig.10 A side view of a joint of a connecting pipe assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0035] Fig.11 A front view of a joint of a connecting pipe assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0036] Fig.12 A bottom view of a joint of a connecting pipe assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0037] Fig.13 A schematic diagram showing an angle of a first connecting pipe according to the present invention;

[0038] Fig.14 A schematic diagram showing another angle of the first connecting pipe according to the present invention;

[0039] Fig.15 shows a bottom view of a first connecting pipe according to the present invention;

[0040] Fig.16 A front view of a seal of a connecting pipe assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0041] Fig.17 A side view of a seal of a connecting pipe assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0042] Fig.18 A bottom view of a sealing member of a connecting pipe assembly according to the present invention is shown;

[0043] Fig.19 An axonometric view of a fixing member of a connecting pipe assembly according to the present invention is shown.

[0044] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0045] 1. first connecting pipe; 11. clamping protrusion; 111. clamping end surface; 112. clamping side surface;

[0046] 21. Joint; 211. Joint body; 212. Mounting portion; 213. Stop step; 214. Mounting through hole; 215. Guide groove; 22. Fixing member; 221. Fixing member body; 222. Clamping portion; 223. Connecting portion; 224. Outer side surface; 225. First annular structure; 226. Mounting protrusion; 227. Transition connecting portion; 228. Hook; 229. Adjusting gap; 23. Moving member; 231. Moving member body; 232. Quick-release portion; 233. Moving space; 234. Quick-release surface; 24. Adjusting member; 25. Sealing member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0048] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are illustrative and are intended to provide further explanation of the present application. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present application belongs.

[0049] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0050] The present invention provides a connecting pipe assembly, please refer to Figures 1 to 19, used to connect with the first connecting pipe 1, the connecting pipe assembly includes: a joint 21; a second connecting pipe, connected to and communicated with the joint 21; a fixing member 22, including a fixing member body 221 and a clamping portion 222 connected to the fixing member body 221, the fixing member body 221 is connected to the joint 21, and the clamping portion 222 is adjustable in position to be clamped with or separated from the first connecting pipe 1; a movable member 23, including a movable member body 231 and a quick-release portion 232 connected to the movable member body 231, the movable member body 231 is located between the fixing member body 221 and the joint 21; the movable member body 231 is movably arranged, and an adjusting member 24 is arranged between the movable member body 231 and the fixing member body 221, and the adjusting member 24 is adjustably arranged in position to drive the quick-release portion 232 to open the clamping portion 222 when the movable member body 231 moves toward the fixing member body 221; and after the movable member body 231 is released, the adjusting member 24 drives the movable member 23 to reset.

[0051] The connecting pipe assembly of the present invention is used to connect with the first connecting pipe 1, so that one end of the first connecting pipe 1 is inserted into the connecting pipe assembly, thereby making the first connecting pipe 1 communicate with the second connecting pipe. Specifically, the first connecting pipe 1 is connected and communicated with the second connecting pipe through the joint 21 and the fixing member 22, the fixing member 22 is connected to the joint 21 through the fixing member body 221, and the joint 21 is connected to the second connecting pipe; the fixing member 22 of the connecting pipe assembly includes a clamping portion 222, and the clamping portion 222 is adjustably arranged along the radial direction of the second connecting pipe to clamp with or separate from the first connecting pipe 1; the connecting pipe assembly is also provided with a movable member 23, and the movable member body 231 of the movable member 23 is movably arranged between the fixing member body 221 and the joint 21, and an adjusting member 24 is arranged between the movable member body 231 and the fixing member body 221, and the position of the adjusting member 24 is adjustably arranged; in this way, when installing the connecting pipe assembly, the connecting pipe assembly is directly pushed toward the first connecting pipe 1, and the clamping portion 222 is opened and then reset to be connected with the first The first connecting tube 1 is clamped; when disassembling the connecting tube assembly, the movable part body 231 is moved toward the fixed part 22, so that the quick-release part 232 drives the clamping part 222 to open outward, so that the connecting tube assembly is separated from the first connecting tube 1; when the movable part body 231 moves toward the fixed part 22, the movable part body 231 presses on the adjusting part 24 to displace the adjusting part 24, so that the quick-release part 232 moves until the clamping part 222 is opened; after the connecting tube assembly and the first connecting tube 1 are separated, the movable part body 231 is released, and the adjusting part 24 returns to the initial position to drive the movable part to reset; it can be seen that the connecting tube assembly is linearly disassembled and assembled, and is easy to disassemble and assemble; and the setting of the movable part 23 facilitates the opening of the clamping part 222, and the setting of the adjusting part 24 facilitates the resetting of the movable part 23, limits the range of movement of the movable part 23, and thus facilitates the disassembly of the connecting tube assembly and the first connecting tube.

[0052] In this embodiment, the adjusting member 24 has a fixed end and a free end that are arranged opposite to each other; the fixed end is fixedly connected to the fixing member body 221, and the free end is located between the fixed end and the movable member body 231; or the fixed end is fixedly connected to the movable member body 231, and the free end is located between the fixed end and the fixing member body 221. Specifically, the arrangement of the adjusting member 24 needs to enable the quick release portion 232 to open the clamping portion 222, and also needs to drive the movable member to reset, that is, the range of motion of the movable member 23 needs to be limited.

[0053] In this embodiment, the adjusting member 24 is an arc-shaped plate, wherein the arc-shaped plate has elasticity to change position because one end of the arc-shaped plate is a free end.

[0054] In another embodiment, the adjusting member 24 is an elastic member, which is compressed when the movable member body 231 moves toward the fixed member 22; and the elastic member is reset after the movable member body 231 is released to drive the movable member 23 to reset. Optionally, the elastic member is a spring.

[0055] In this embodiment, the fixing member body 221 includes a first annular structure 225 , the clamping portion 222 is connected to the first annular structure 225 , and the first annular structure 225 is disposed around the clamping portion 222 .

[0056] In this embodiment, the fixing member 22 includes at least two clamping parts 222, and the at least two clamping parts 222 are arranged at intervals around the first connecting pipe 1. Such an arrangement ensures that the first connecting pipe and the clamping parts are reliably clamped.

[0057] In this embodiment, the movable part body 231 is a second annular structure, and the movable part body 231 is disposed around the quick-release portion 232 .

[0058] In this embodiment, the movable member 23 includes two quick-release parts 232, at least two quick-release parts 232 are arranged at intervals around the first connecting tube 1; at least two quick-release parts 232 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with at least two clamping parts 222, and each quick-release part 232 is used to open the corresponding clamping part 222. Such an arrangement can make at least two clamping parts 222 open outward at the same time, so as to facilitate the separation of the first connecting tube from the connecting tube assembly.

[0059] In one embodiment, there are two quick-release portions 232 and two clamping portions 222 , and the two clamping portions 222 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0060] In this embodiment, the fixing member body 221 further includes a connecting portion 223 disposed on the outer side 224 of the first annular structure 225, and the adjusting member 24 is connected to the connecting portion 223 and is located between the connecting portion 223 and the movable member body 231. Such a configuration realizes the connection between the adjusting member 24 and the fixing member body 221.

[0061] In this embodiment, at least two adjusting members 24 are disposed between the movable member body 231 and the fixed member body 221 , and the at least two adjusting members 24 are disposed around the first annular structure 225 at intervals.

[0062] In this embodiment, the joint 21 includes a joint body 211 and a mounting portion 212 connected to the joint body 211 , a movable part body 231 is placed on the joint body 211 , and the movable part body 231 is arranged around the mounting portion 212 ; the fixed part body 221 is connected to the mounting portion 212 .

[0063] In this embodiment, the movable member 23 includes at least two quick-release parts 232 . The at least two quick-release parts 232 are arranged around the first connecting tube 1 at intervals. There is an active space 233 between two adjacent quick-release parts 232 . The mounting part 212 is arranged in the active space 233 .

[0064] In this embodiment, the quick release part 232 includes a quick release surface 234, and when the quick release part 232 opens the clamping part 222, the quick release surface 234 contacts the clamping part 222; wherein the quick release surface 234 is a partial surface of the conical surface, and the quick release surface 234 has a first end and a second end that are arranged oppositely, and the first end of the quick release surface 234 is located on a side of the second end of the quick release surface 234 that is away from the movable part body 231, and the first end of the quick release surface 234 is located on a side of the second end of the quick release surface 234 that is close to the axis of the second connecting pipe. Specifically, the quick release surface 234 is a partial surface in the circumferential direction of the conical surface, and such a setting plays a guiding role for the quick release part 232.

[0065] In this embodiment, the first end of the movable member 23 is inserted into the joint 21; the connecting pipe assembly further includes: a sealing member 25, which is arranged in the joint 21, and the sealing member 25 is located between the first end of the movable member 23 and the stop step 213 of the joint 21. Specifically, the sealing member 25 is a sealing ring, and after the connecting pipe assembly is docked with the first connecting pipe, one end of the first connecting pipe is inserted into the joint 21, and in the radial direction of the second connecting pipe, the sealing member 25 is located between the joint 21 and the first connecting pipe, thereby achieving sealing between the connecting pipe assembly and the first connecting pipe.

[0066] Optionally, the sealing member 25 is made of hydrogenated nitrile rubber, which has good sealing performance, durability and long service life.

[0067] Optionally, the cross section of the sealing ring perpendicular to its circumference is rhombus-shaped. Such an arrangement enhances the sealing effect.

[0068] In this embodiment, the fixing member body 221 is snap-fitted with the mounting portion 212 . Such a configuration facilitates the installation between the fixing member body 221 and the mounting portion 212 .

[0069] Specifically, the mounting portion 212 is provided with a mounting through hole 214 or a slot, and the fixing member body 221 is provided with a mounting protrusion 226, which is inserted into the mounting through hole 214 or the slot. Such a configuration realizes the fixing of the fixing member.

[0070] Specifically, the mounting portion 212 is provided with a guide groove 215, and the mounting portion 212 is slidably arranged along the guide groove 215, so that the mounting protrusion 226 slides through the guide groove 215 and is inserted into the mounting through hole 214 or the slot. When installing the fixing part, it plays a guiding role for the fixing part, which facilitates the assembly of the fixing part.

[0071] In one embodiment, there are two mounting parts 212, which are relatively arranged on opposite sides of the fixing member 22, and each mounting part 212 is provided with a guide groove 215 and a mounting through hole 214 (card slot), and the mounting parts 212 are arranged in different activity spaces 233. It should be noted that the number of mounting parts 212 can also be multiple.

[0072] The present invention also provides an air-conditioning indoor unit, which includes an air-conditioning main body and a connecting pipe assembly, wherein the connecting pipe assembly is connected to a first connecting pipe 1 of the air-conditioning main body, one end of the first connecting pipe 1 is inserted into the connecting pipe assembly, and the first connecting pipe 1 is used to discharge condensed water from the air-conditioning main body. The connecting pipe assembly is the connecting pipe assembly in the above-mentioned embodiment, and the second connecting pipe of the connecting pipe assembly is a drain pipe of the air-conditioning indoor unit.

[0073] In this embodiment, a clamping protrusion 11 is provided on the tube wall of the first connecting tube 1 , and the clamping protrusion 11 is clamped with the clamping portion 222 of the fixing member 22 of the connecting tube assembly.

[0074] In this embodiment, the clamping portion 222 includes a transition connection portion 227 and a hook 228 . One end of the transition connection portion 227 is connected to the first annular structure 225 , and the other end of the transition connection portion 227 is connected to the hook 228 .

[0075] Specifically, the hook 228 of the clamping portion 222 is hooked on the clamping end surface 111 of the clamping protrusion 11. Such an arrangement realizes the locking of the first connecting pipe 1 and the fixing member 22, and prevents the connecting pipe assembly from falling out.

[0076] Specifically, the clamping protrusion 11 has a clamping side surface 112 , and the connection between the clamping end surface 111 and the clamping side surface 112 is rounded to facilitate the clamping of the clamping protrusion 11 and the clamping portion 222 .

[0077] Specifically, at least part of the surface of the clamping side surface 112 is at least part of the conical surface, and such a setting realizes the guiding effect on the clamping portion 222, so that the clamping portion 222 is opened and clamped with the clamping protrusion 11. Among them, at least part of the conical surface is at least part of the conical surface in the circumferential direction.

[0078] Specifically, the transition connection portion 227 extends along the circumferential direction of the first annular structure. Such an arrangement ensures reliable connection between the first connecting pipe and the connecting portion.

[0079] Specifically, the clamping portion 222 is provided with a plurality of adjustment gaps 229 arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the first annular structure, and the adjustment gaps 229 extend from the transition connection portion 227 to an end of the hook 228 away from the transition connection portion 227. Such a configuration facilitates the quick release portion to open the clamping portion 222.

[0080] The technical problems solved by the connecting pipe assembly of the present application are: solving the problems of material versatility and standardization. The connecting pipe assembly of the new structure has good versatility and can be suitable for all air-conditioning models; solving the problem of difficult assembly of the original drainage pipe: the connecting pipe assembly is simple to assemble, easy to operate, has high production efficiency, low labor intensity, and is easy to realize assembly automation; solving the quality problems existing in the assembly of the original drainage pipe: the connecting pipe assembly is easy to install and there are no quality risks.

[0081] The beneficial effects of this application are: rapid docking, improved product production and assembly efficiency, and reduced labor intensity; ensuring product quality consistency and stability; and laying the foundation for automation of the assembly process.

[0082] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0083] The connecting pipe assembly of the present invention is used to connect with the first connecting pipe 1, so that one end of the first connecting pipe 1 is inserted into the connecting pipe assembly, thereby making the first connecting pipe 1 communicate with the second connecting pipe. Specifically, the first connecting pipe 1 is connected and communicated with the second connecting pipe through the joint 21 and the fixing member 22, the fixing member 22 is connected to the joint 21 through the fixing member body 221, and the joint 21 is connected to the second connecting pipe; the fixing member 22 of the connecting pipe assembly includes a clamping portion 222, and the clamping portion 222 is adjustably arranged along the radial direction of the second connecting pipe to clamp with or separate from the first connecting pipe 1; the connecting pipe assembly is also provided with a movable member 23, and the movable member body 231 of the movable member 23 is movably arranged between the fixing member body 221 and the joint 21, and an adjusting member 24 is arranged between the movable member body 231 and the fixing member body 221, and the position of the adjusting member 24 is adjustably arranged; in this way, when installing the connecting pipe assembly, the connecting pipe assembly is directly pushed toward the first connecting pipe 1, and the clamping portion 222 is opened and then reset to be connected with the first The first connecting tube 1 is clamped; when disassembling the connecting tube assembly, the movable part body 231 is moved toward the fixed part 22, so that the quick-release part 232 drives the clamping part 222 to open outward, so that the connecting tube assembly is separated from the first connecting tube 1; when the movable part body 231 moves toward the fixed part 22, the movable part body 231 presses on the adjusting part 24 to displace the adjusting part 24, so that the quick-release part 232 moves until the clamping part 222 is opened; after the connecting tube assembly and the first connecting tube 1 are separated, the movable part body 231 is released, and the adjusting part 24 returns to the initial position to drive the movable part to reset; it can be seen that the connecting tube assembly is linearly disassembled and assembled, and is easy to disassemble and assemble; and the setting of the movable part 23 facilitates the opening of the clamping part 222, and the setting of the adjusting part 24 facilitates the resetting of the movable part 23, limits the range of movement of the movable part 23, and thus facilitates the disassembly of the connecting tube assembly and the first connecting tube.

[0084] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, for example. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0085] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0086] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connecting pipe assembly, used to connect with a first connecting pipe, characterized in that: The connecting pipe assembly comprises: Connectors; A second connecting pipe, connected to and in communication with the joint; A fixing member, comprising a fixing member body and a clamping portion connected to the fixing member body, wherein the fixing member body is connected to the joint, and the clamping portion is adjustable in position to be clamped with or separated from the first connecting pipe; The movable part comprises a movable part body and a quick-release part connected to the movable part body, wherein the movable part body is located between the fixed part body and the joint; the movable part body is movably arranged, and an adjusting part is arranged between the movable part body and the fixed part body, and the position of the adjusting part is adjustable, so that when the movable part body moves toward the fixed part body, the quick-release part is driven by the movable part body to open the clamping part; and after the movable part body is released, the adjusting part drives the movable part to reset; Wherein, the movable part body is a second annular structure, and the movable part body is arranged around the quick release part; The joint comprises a joint body and a mounting portion connected to the joint body, the movable part body is placed on the joint body, and the movable part body is arranged around the mounting portion; the fixed part body is connected to the mounting portion; The movable part comprises at least two quick-release parts, and the at least two quick-release parts are arranged around the first connecting pipe at intervals. There is a movable space between two adjacent quick-release parts, and the mounting part is inserted into the movable space.

2. The connecting pipe assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting member has a fixed end and a free end which are arranged opposite to each other; The fixed end is fixedly connected to the fixing member body, and the free end is located between the fixed end and the movable member body; or The fixed end is fixedly connected to the movable part body, and the free end is located between the fixed end and the fixed part body.

3. The connecting pipe assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjusting member is an arc-shaped plate.

4. The connecting pipe assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting member is an elastic member, which is compressed when the movable member body moves toward the fixed member; after the movable member body is released, the elastic member is reset to drive the movable member to reset.

5. The connecting pipe assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The fixing member body includes a first annular structure, the clamping portion is connected to the first annular structure, and the first annular structure is arranged around the clamping portion.

6. The connecting pipe assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The fixing member includes at least two clamping parts, and the at least two clamping parts are arranged around the first connecting pipe at intervals.

7. The connecting pipe assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: At least two of the quick-release parts are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with at least two of the clamping parts, and each of the quick-release parts is used to open the corresponding clamping part.

8. The connecting pipe assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing member body further comprises a connecting portion disposed on the outer side of the first annular structure, and the adjusting member is connected to the connecting portion and is located between the connecting portion and the movable member body.

9. The connecting pipe assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: At least two adjusting members are arranged between the movable member body and the fixed member body, and at least two adjusting members are arranged at intervals around the first annular structure.

10. The connecting pipe assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The quick-release part includes a quick-release surface, and when the quick-release part opens the clamping part, the quick-release surface contacts the clamping part; wherein the quick-release surface is a partial surface of a conical surface, and the quick-release surface has a first end and a second end that are relatively arranged, the first end of the quick-release surface is located on a side of the second end of the quick-release surface away from the movable part body, and the first end of the quick-release surface is located on a side of the second end of the quick-release surface close to the axis of the second connecting tube.

11. The connecting pipe assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The first end of the movable member is inserted into the joint; the connecting pipe assembly also includes: A sealing member is arranged in the joint, and the sealing member is located between the first end of the movable member and the stop step of the joint.

12. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that: It includes an air-conditioning main body and a connecting pipe assembly, wherein the connecting pipe assembly is connected to a first connecting pipe of the air-conditioning main body, one end of the first connecting pipe is inserted into the connecting pipe assembly, the first connecting pipe is used to discharge condensed water of the air-conditioning main body, the connecting pipe assembly is the connecting pipe assembly described in any one of claims 1 to 11, and the second connecting pipe of the connecting pipe assembly is a drain pipe of the air-conditioning indoor unit.

13. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 12, characterized in that: A clamping protrusion is arranged on the tube wall of the first connecting tube, and the clamping protrusion is clamped with the clamping portion of the fixing piece of the connecting tube assembly.

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