Bactericidal device for air conditioner and air conditioner

By installing a sterilization device with ultraviolet lamps and photocatalytic mesh at the fresh air outlet of the air conditioner, the problem of indoor air pollution under special circumstances is solved, achieving air sterilization, disinfection and purification, and improving the air flow and cleanliness of the air conditioner.

CN114110797BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-19GD MIDEA AIR CONDITIONING EQUIP CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202010881263.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-08-27
Publication Date
2025-12-19
Estimated Expiration
2040-08-27

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Technical Problem

When air conditioners are used for extended periods under special circumstances such as an epidemic, the indoor space becomes stuffy and poorly ventilated, failing to meet the requirements for indoor air circulation and the cleanliness of the air we breathe.

Method used

A sterilization device, including an ultraviolet lamp and a photocatalytic mesh, is installed at the fresh air outlet of the air conditioner. The ultraviolet light excites the photocatalytic mesh to generate reactive oxygen and hydroxyl radicals, which destroy the cell structure of microorganisms and achieve sterilization and disinfection.

Benefits of technology

It improves the cleanliness and airflow of indoor air, fulfills the function of medical fresh air, and enhances the user's comfort experience.

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Abstract

The application discloses a sterilization device for an air conditioner and the air conditioner. The air conditioner has a fresh air module, the fresh air module has a fresh air outlet, the sterilization device is suitable for being arranged at the fresh air outlet, and the sterilization device comprises a mounting seat, an air inlet is formed in the mounting seat, the air inlet is suitable for being communicated with the fresh air outlet, an air duct part is arranged on the mounting seat and defines a sterilization air duct communicated with the air inlet, a pulling assembly is slidably connected with the mounting seat and is arranged opposite to the air duct part, an air outlet communicated with the sterilization air duct is arranged on the side wall of the pulling assembly, and a sterilization and disinfection assembly comprises an ultraviolet lamp and a photocatalyst net, the sterilization and disinfection assembly is arranged on the pulling assembly and is located at the outlet of the sterilization air duct. According to the sterilization device for the air conditioner, the medical fresh air function is achieved, and the indoor air flowability and the cleanliness of the breathed air are met.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, in particular to a sterilization device for an air conditioner and the air conditioner. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related art, the function of the air conditioner is relatively single. In the case of a special epidemic, the indoor space is easy to be turbid and the air circulation is poor after long-time use of the air conditioner, which cannot meet the flowability of indoor air and the cleanliness of the breathed air. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application provides a sterilization device for an air conditioner, which can sterilize and disinfect the airflow at the fresh air outlet to improve indoor comfort.

[0004] The present application also provides an air conditioner with the above-mentioned sterilization device.

[0005] The sterilization device for an air conditioner according to the present application, the air conditioner has a fresh air module, the fresh air module has a fresh air outlet, the sterilization device is suitable to be arranged at the fresh air outlet, and comprises: a mounting seat, the mounting seat is formed with an air inlet, the air inlet is suitable to communicate with the fresh air outlet; an air duct piece, the air duct piece is arranged on the mounting seat and defines a sterilization air duct communicating with the air inlet; a pull-out assembly, the pull-out assembly is slidably connected with the mounting seat and is arranged opposite to the air duct piece, a side wall of the pull-out assembly is provided with an air outlet communicating with the sterilization air duct; a sterilization and disinfection assembly, the sterilization and disinfection assembly comprises an ultraviolet lamp and a photocatalyst net, the sterilization and disinfection assembly is arranged on the pull-out assembly and located at the outlet of the sterilization air duct.

[0006] The sterilization device for an air conditioner according to the present application, by arranging the sterilization and disinfection assembly at the fresh air outlet, the ultraviolet light of appropriate wavelength emitted by the ultraviolet lamp can excite the electrons e - on the valence band to jump to the conduction band under the photocatalyst net, and the corresponding holes h + are generated on the valence band, which generates active oxygen and hydroxyl radicals with strong oxidation effect, so that the internal structure of the DNA or RNA molecules in the cells of the microorganism in the air is destroyed, causing growth cell death and / or regenerative cell death, so that the air introduced into the room reaches the degree of freshness, cleanliness and safety, so that the air conditioner can have the medical fresh air function, and meet the flowability of indoor air and the cleanliness of the breathed air.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present application, a positioning groove is arranged on the bottom wall of the mounting seat, and a positioning block matched with the positioning groove is arranged on the bottom wall of the air duct piece.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present application, a first connecting portion is arranged on the bottom wall of the mounting base and spaced from the positioning groove, and a second connecting portion is arranged on the bottom wall of the air duct member, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are connected by a fastener.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the sterilization device further comprises a first protective plate, which is a sheet metal member, and is arranged on the inner bottom wall of the mounting base, and a first positioning column is arranged on the bottom wall of the first protective plate, and a first positioning hole is arranged on the bottom wall of the mounting base and cooperates with the first positioning column.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, a sealing protruding strip is arranged on the bottom wall of the air duct member, and the sealing protruding strip is connected with the peripheral wall of the air duct member and extends along the circumferential direction of the air duct member.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the sterilization device further comprises a second protective plate, which is spaced between the ultraviolet lamp and the air duct member, and is arranged on the inner peripheral wall of the air duct member, and the second protective plate is a sheet metal member.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the pulling assembly comprises a pulling door, which is slidably connected with the mounting base and is arranged opposite to the air duct member, and opposite sides of the pulling door are provided with connecting arms; and a fixing base, which is connected with the connecting arms, and the sterilization and disinfection assembly is fixed on the fixing base.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the fixing base defines a mounting cavity, an open side of the mounting cavity facing the air duct member is arranged to communicate with the sterilization air duct, and the opposite two side walls of the mounting cavity are respectively provided with the air outlets, and the outer wall surfaces of the opposite two side walls of the mounting cavity are respectively provided with support platforms, the support platforms extend towards the air duct member, the support platforms are provided with first connecting holes, the connecting arms are provided with second connecting holes, and the first connecting holes and the second connecting holes are connected by a fastener.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, one end of the support platform adjacent to the pulling door is provided with a second positioning hole, and the connecting arm is provided with a second positioning column cooperated with the second positioning hole.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the sterilization and disinfection assembly further comprises a first connecting base, the ultraviolet lamp is fixed in the first connecting base, the opposite two side walls of the first connecting base are respectively provided with limiting insertion grooves, and the opposite two side walls of the fixing base are respectively provided with limiting insertion pieces cooperated with the limiting insertion grooves.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, the sterilization device further comprises a third protective plate, which is spaced between the ultraviolet lamp and the pull door and is arranged on the inner circumferential wall of the pull door, and the third protective plate is a sheet metal part.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, the sterilization and disinfection assembly further comprises a second connecting seat, which is connected with the fixed seat and defines an accommodating cavity, the photocatalyst net is arranged in the accommodating cavity, a clamping groove is arranged on the side wall of the accommodating cavity, and a clamping buckle is arranged on the side wall of the photocatalyst net and matched with the clamping groove.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, an insertion buckle is arranged on the outer wall of the second connecting seat, the insertion buckle defines an insertion slot with one side open, and the side wall of the fixed seat is inserted into the insertion slot and is interference-fitted with the insertion slot.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, a first guide rail is arranged on the top wall of the mounting seat, a second guide rail is arranged on the bottom wall of the pull assembly, and the sterilization device further comprises a movable guide rail, which is respectively connected with the first guide rail and the second guide rail.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present application, a first limiting protrusion and a first connecting column are arranged on the mounting seat, a first limiting hole is formed on the first guide rail, the first limiting hole is limit-fitted with the first limiting protrusion, the first connecting column is connected with the first guide rail through a fastener, and / or a second limiting protrusion and a second connecting column are arranged on the pull assembly, a second limiting hole is formed on the second guide rail, the second limiting hole is limit-fitted with the second limiting protrusion, and the second connecting column is connected with the second guide rail through a fastener.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present application, the mounting seat and the pull assembly are detachably connected through a switch assembly, the switch assembly comprises a limiting opening formed on the pull assembly and a rotating buckle rotatably arranged on the mounting seat between a first position and a second position, in the first position, the rotating buckle is adapted to pass through the limiting opening in the pull direction, and in the second position, the rotating buckle is adapted to be clamped in the limiting opening.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present invention, the rotating buckle includes: a main body portion rotatably disposed on the mounting base; and a limiting portion disposed on the side of the main body portion facing the pull-out assembly, wherein the limiting portion is elongated, and in a first position, the length of the limiting portion in the width direction of the limiting opening is less than the width of the limiting opening, and in a second position, the length of the limiting portion in the width direction of the limiting opening is greater than the width of the limiting opening, wherein the width direction of the limiting opening is perpendicular to the pull-out direction.

[0023] In some embodiments of the present invention, the pull-out assembly has a limiting boss on the side facing the mounting base, and there are two limiting bosses, which are spaced apart to define the limiting opening.

[0024] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: the above-described sterilization device for an air conditioner.

[0025] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner, by placing a sterilization and disinfection component at the fresh air outlet, uses ultraviolet light of an appropriate wavelength emitted by an ultraviolet lamp, which, under the action of a photocatalytic mesh, can excite electrons in the valence band. - A jump to the conduction band generates a corresponding hole h in the valence band. + This generates highly reactive oxygen species and hydroxyl radicals, which damage the internal molecular structure of DNA or RNA in the cells of microorganisms in the air, causing growth-related cell death and / or regenerative cell death. This makes the air introduced into the room fresh, clean, and safe, thus enabling the air conditioner to have a medical fresh air function, satisfying the requirements of indoor air circulation and the cleanliness of the breathable air.

[0026] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the sterilization device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a sterilization device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the mounting base of the sterilization device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 4An enlarged view of the middle B;

[0032] Figure 6 An exploded view of an air duct of a sterilization device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 7 An exploded view of a pull-out assembly of a sterilization device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 8 A bottom view of a pull-out assembly of a sterilization device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 9 An enlarged view of the middle C; Figure 8

[0036] An enlarged view of the middle D; Figure 10

[0037] A schematic view of a partial structure of a sterilization device according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 11

[0038] A schematic view of a photocatalyst net and a second connecting seat of a sterilization device according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 12 Figure 11 An enlarged view of the middle D;

[0039] Figure 13 A schematic view of a sterilization device and a fresh air module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 14 A schematic view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0041] Reference signs:

[0042] An air conditioner 1000,

[0043] A sterilization device 100,

[0044] A mounting seat 1, an air inlet 10, a positioning groove 11, a first connecting part 12,

[0045] A first positioning hole 13, a first guide rail 14, a first limiting hole 141, a movable guide rail 15,

[0046] A first limiting protrusion 161, a first connecting column 162,

[0047] A first protective plate 17, a first positioning column 171,

[0048] An air duct 2, a sterilization air duct 20, a positioning block 21, a second connecting part 22,

[0049] A sealing convex strip 23, a positioning protrusion 24, a second protective plate 25,

[0050] ​Pulling assembly 3, air outlet 30, pulling door 31, connecting arm 311,

[0051] Second connecting hole 3111, second positioning column 3112,

[0052] Fixed seat 32, mounting cavity 321, support table 322,

[0053] First connecting hole 3221, second positioning hole 3222,

[0054] Limiting insert 323, second guide rail 324, second limiting hole 3241,

[0055] Second limiting protrusion 3251, second connecting column 3252,

[0056] Upper cover 33, alignment groove 331, third protective plate 34,

[0057] Sterilization and disinfection assembly 4, ultraviolet lamp 41, photocatalyst net 42, buckle 421,

[0058] First connecting seat 43, limiting slot 431,

[0059] Second connecting seat 44, clamping groove 441, plug buckle 442,

[0060] Switch assembly 5, limiting opening 50, limiting boss 51,

[0061] Rotary buckle 52, main body part 521, limiting part 522,

[0062] Upper panel component 201, lower panel component 202, top cover component 203,

[0063] Rear wall assembly 204, chassis component 205,

[0064] Air outlet frame component 300, cross-flow air duct component 400, lamp strip component 500,

[0065] Heat exchanger component 600, fresh air module 700, switch door component 800. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0066] Embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0067] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different structures of the application. For the purpose of simplifying the present application, the components and arrangements of the specific examples are described. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present application. In addition, the present application can repeatedly refer to the reference numerals and / or letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, the present application provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art can realize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0068] The sterilization device 100 for the air conditioner 1000 according to the embodiments of the present application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0069] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the air conditioner 1000 has a fresh air module 700 with a fresh air outlet, and the sterilization device 100 is adapted to be provided at the fresh air outlet (in combination with Figure 13 ). The sterilization device 100 can sterilize and disinfect the airflow at the fresh air outlet, play a role in purifying the air, and make the air introduced into the room fresh, clean and safe. Therefore, the air conditioner 1000 can have a medical fresh air function, thereby improving the comfort experience of the user. In comparison with some air conditioners 1000, in the case of abnormal weather and rampant viruses, long-term use can cause the indoor air to be turbid and not to circulate well, making people's living experience worse and easily getting air conditioning disease, or causing the virus to spread rapidly in the air, which does not meet the concept of healthy life. In the present application, the sterilization device 100 is applied to the air conditioner 1000, which can meet the flowability of the air in the room and the cleanliness and safety of the air breathed in the case of special epidemic situation and the like.

[0070] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 , the sterilization device 100 for the air conditioner 1000 according to the embodiments of the present application comprises a mounting seat 1, an air duct piece 2, a pull-out assembly 3 and a sterilization and disinfection assembly 4. The mounting seat 1 is formed with an air inlet 10 adapted to communicate with the fresh air outlet. The air duct piece 2 is provided on the mounting seat 1 and defines a sterilization air duct 20 communicating with the air inlet 10. The pull-out assembly 3 is slidably connected with the mounting seat 1 and is oppositely arranged with the air duct piece 2. The side wall of the pull-out assembly 3 is provided with an air outlet 30 communicating with the sterilization air duct 20. The sterilization and disinfection assembly 4 comprises an ultraviolet lamp 41 and a photocatalyst net 42. The sterilization and disinfection assembly 4 is provided on the pull-out assembly 3 and located at the outlet of the sterilization air duct 20.

[0071] By placing the sterilization and disinfection component 4 at the fresh air outlet, the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet lamp 41 at an appropriate wavelength, under the action of the photocatalytic mesh 42, can excite electrons in the valence band. - A jump to the conduction band generates a corresponding hole h in the valence band. + This generates highly reactive oxygen species and hydroxyl radicals, which damage the internal molecular structure of DNA or RNA in the cells of microorganisms in the air, causing growth-related cell death and / or regenerative cell death. This makes the air introduced into the room fresh, clean, and safe, thus enabling the air conditioner 1000 to have a medical fresh air function, satisfying the requirements of indoor air flow and the cleanliness of the breathable air.

[0072] Specifically, such as Figure 13 As shown, the airflow discharged from the fresh air outlet can pass through the sterilization duct 20 and the sterilization and disinfection component 4 in sequence. After the airflow is sterilized by the sterilization and disinfection component 4, it is discharged through the air outlet 30 on the side wall of the pull-out component 3.

[0073] For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the fresh air module 700 introduces outdoor fresh air through a fresh air duct. After preliminary dust removal and filtration by the fresh air HEPA filter, the fresh air passes through the UVC wavelength ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet lamp 41 of the sterilization and disinfection module. Under the action of the photocatalytic mesh 42, the ultraviolet light excites electrons in the valence band. - A jump to the conduction band generates a corresponding hole h in the valence band. + It generates highly reactive oxygen species and hydroxyl radicals with strong oxidizing effects, which destroy the internal molecular structure of DNA or RNA in the cells of microorganisms in the air, causing cell death and / or regenerative cell death, thereby achieving the effect of sterilization and disinfection. The sterilization and disinfection efficiency is over 99.98%, thus realizing the secondary cleaning treatment of outdoor air and indoor polluted air.

[0074] After a period of time, the indoor air begins to become polluted. Turning on the indoor recirculation mode, the indoor air undergoes a second cleaning process through the HEPA filter, followed by ionization and neutralization by positive and negative ions at the fresh air duct. This further ionizes and destroys residual viruses and bacteria, resulting in a third cleaning treatment. Furthermore, the air passing through the heat exchanger is further purified by negative ions on both sides of the cross-flow duct outlet 30, creating a feeling of freshness reminiscent of after a rain shower.

[0075] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a sterilization device 100 for an air conditioner 100, by placing a sterilization and disinfection component 4 at the fresh air outlet, allows ultraviolet light of an appropriate wavelength emitted by an ultraviolet lamp 41 to excite electrons in the valence band under the action of a photocatalytic mesh 42. - A jump to the conduction band generates a corresponding hole h in the valence band. +, generate active oxygen with strong oxidation and hydroxyl radicals, so that the molecular internal structure of DNA or RNA in the cells of the microorganism body in the air is destroyed, causing growth cell death and / or regenerative cell death, so that the air introduced into the room reaches a fresh, clean and safe degree, so that the air conditioner 1000 can have a medical fresh air function, meeting the indoor air flow and the cleanliness of the air breathed.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 6 , the bottom wall of the mounting seat 1 is provided with a positioning groove 11, and the bottom wall of the air duct piece 2 is provided with a positioning block 21 matched with the positioning groove 11. It can be understood that the cooperation of the positioning block 21 and the positioning groove 11 can not only reduce the difficulty of the alignment and cooperation of the mounting seat 1 and the air duct piece 2, but also improve the assembly precision and efficiency of the mounting seat 1 and the air duct piece 2. For example, in an example of the present application, the front end of the bottom wall of the air duct piece 2 is provided with two spaced apart positioning blocks 21, and the bottom wall of the mounting seat 1 is provided with two positioning grooves 11, and the two positioning grooves 11 are matched with the two positioning blocks 21 one by one.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 6 , the bottom wall of the mounting seat 1 is provided with a first connecting part 12, the first connecting part 12 is spaced apart from the positioning groove 11, the bottom wall of the air duct piece 2 is provided with a second connecting part 22, and the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 22 are connected by a fastener. The fastener has the advantages of simple structure and easy assembly, and the tight connection of the mounting seat 1 and the air duct piece 2 can be realized by connecting the first connecting part 12 and the second connecting part 22 through the fastener. In addition, while ensuring the connection strength of the mounting seat 1 and the air duct piece 2, the cost can also be reduced. Alternatively, the fastener can be a screw, a bolt or a stud. For example, in an example of the present application, the first connecting part 12 is a screw column, the second connecting part 22 is a connecting hole, the first connecting part 12 is two, and the second connecting part 22 is two, and the two first connecting parts 12 and the two second connecting parts 22 are connected one by one through the fastener.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the sterilization device 100 further comprises a first protective plate 17, the first protective plate 17 is a sheet metal part, the first protective plate 17 is arranged on the inner bottom wall of the mounting seat 1, and the bottom wall of the first protective plate 17 is provided with a first positioning column 171, and the bottom wall of the mounting seat 1 is provided with a first positioning hole 13 matched with the first positioning column 171. It can be understood that by arranging the first protective plate 17 on the inner bottom wall of the mounting seat 1, and the first protective plate 17 is a sheet metal part, the sheet metal part can shield the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet lamp 41, thereby avoiding the ultraviolet light from irradiating on the inner bottom wall of the mounting seat 1, and further avoiding the aging of the mounting seat 1, so as to ensure the service life of the mounting seat 1.

[0079] In addition, as shown in Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 6 , by matching the first positioning column 171 with the first positioning hole 13, not only can the difficulty of aligning the mounting seat 1 and the first protective plate 17 be reduced, but also the assembly precision and efficiency of the mounting seat 1 and the first protective plate 17 can be improved. For example, in one example of the present application, the front end of the bottom wall of the first protective plate 17 is provided with two spaced-apart first positioning columns 171, and the bottom wall of the mounting seat 1 is provided with two first positioning holes 13, the two first positioning holes 13 correspond to the two first positioning columns 171 one by one, and the first protective plate 17 and the mounting seat 1 are connected by fasteners.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 6 , the bottom wall of the air duct part 2 is provided with a sealing convex strip 23, the sealing convex strip 23 is connected with the outer peripheral wall of the air duct part 2, and the sealing convex strip 23 extends along the circumferential direction of the air duct part 2. It can be understood that the sealing convex strip 23 can cooperate with the bottom wall of the mounting seat 1 to realize the sealing between the sterilization air duct 20 and the air inlet 10, so as to avoid air leakage between the air inlet 10 and the sterilization air duct 20.

[0081] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 6 , the sterilization device 100 further comprises a second protective plate 25, the second protective plate 25 is spaced between the ultraviolet lamp 41 and the air duct part 2, and the second protective plate 25 is arranged on the inner peripheral wall of the air duct part 2, and the second protective plate 25 is a sheet metal part. It can be understood that by arranging the second protective plate 25 between the ultraviolet lamp 41 and the air duct part 2, and the second protective plate 25 is a sheet metal part, the sheet metal part can shield the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet lamp 41, thereby avoiding the ultraviolet light from irradiating on the inner peripheral wall of the air duct part 2, and further avoiding the aging of the air duct part 2, so as to ensure the service life of the air duct part 2. Specifically, in one example of the present application, the inner wall of the air duct part 2 is provided with a hasp, and the second protective plate 25 is fixed on the air duct part 2 through the hasp.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 7 The pull-out assembly 3 includes a pull-out door 31 and a fixing seat 32, the pull-out door 31 is slidably connected with the mounting seat 1 and is arranged opposite to the air duct piece 2, opposite sides of the pull-out door 31 are provided with connecting arms 311, the fixing seat 32 is connected with the connecting arms 311, and the sterilization and disinfection assembly 4 is fixed on the fixing seat 32. It can be understood that the pull-out door 31 has a supporting and limiting effect on the fixing seat 32, by arranging the sterilization and disinfection module on the fixing seat 32, the sterilization and disinfection module can move with the pull-out door 31 relative to the mounting seat 1, thereby facilitating cleaning and maintenance of the sterilization and disinfection module.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixing seat 32 defines an installation cavity 321, an open side of the installation cavity 321 facing the air duct piece 2 is arranged to be open to communicate with the sterilization air duct 20, opposite side walls of the installation cavity 321 are respectively provided with air outlets 30, and outer wall surfaces of the opposite side walls of the installation cavity 321 are respectively provided with supporting tables 322, the supporting tables 322 extend towards the air duct piece 2, the supporting tables 322 are provided with first connecting holes 3221, the connecting arms 311 are provided with second connecting holes 3111, and the first connecting holes 3221 and the second connecting holes 3111 are connected through fasteners.

[0084] The fastener has the advantages of simple structure and easy assembly, and the fastener can be used to connect the first connecting holes 3221 and the second connecting holes 3111 to achieve close connection of the fixing seat 32 and the pull-out door 31. In addition, the connection strength of the fixing seat 32 and the pull-out door 31 can be ensured while the cost is reduced. Alternatively, the fastener can be a screw, a bolt or a stud. For example, in an example of the present application, the first connecting holes 3221 are two, the second connecting holes 3111 are two, and the two first connecting holes 3221 and the two second connecting holes 3111 are connected one by one through the fasteners.

[0085] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7 An end of the supporting table 322 adjacent to the pull-out door 31 is provided with a second positioning hole 3222, and the connecting arm 311 is provided with a second positioning column 3112 matched with the second positioning hole 3222.

[0086] It can be understood that, by using the cooperation of the second positioning column 3112 and the second positioning hole 3222, not only can the difficulty of the position matching of the fixed seat 32 and the sliding door 31 be reduced, but also the assembly precision and efficiency of the fixed seat 32 and the sliding door 31 can be improved. For example, in an example of the present application, the rear end of the bottom wall of the sliding door 31 is provided with two spaced-apart second positioning columns 3112, and the bottom wall of the fixed seat 32 is provided with two second positioning holes 3222, which are one-to-one corresponding and matched with the two second positioning columns 3112. Specifically, the outer side of the second positioning hole 3222 is provided with a positioning flange, and the positioning flange is adapted to abut against the inner peripheral wall of the sliding door 31.

[0087] In an embodiment of the present application, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 The top of the fixed seat 32 is provided with an upper cover 33, the upper surface of the upper cover 33 is provided with a positioning groove 331, and the top wall of the air duct piece 2 is provided with a positioning protrusion 24 extending towards the fixed seat 32, and the positioning protrusion 24 is clamped in the positioning groove 331. Specifically, in an example of the present application, the positioning groove 331 is two, the two positioning grooves 331 are spaced apart in the length direction of the upper cover 33, and the positioning protrusion 24 is two, the two positioning protrusions 24 and the two positioning grooves 331 are one-to-one corresponding and matched.

[0088] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 7 and Figure 10 The sterilization and disinfection assembly 4 further comprises a first connecting seat 43, the ultraviolet lamp 41 is fixed in the first connecting seat 43, the opposite two side walls of the first connecting seat 43 are each provided with a limiting slot 431, and the opposite two side walls of the fixed seat 32 are each provided with a limiting plug 323 matched with the limiting slot 431. The limiting slot 431 and the limiting plug 323 have the advantages of simple structure and easy assembly, and the close connection of the first connecting seat 43 and the fixed seat 32 can be achieved through the cooperation of the limiting slot 431 and the limiting plug 323. In addition, the connection strength of the first connecting seat 43 and the fixed seat 32 can be ensured while the cost is reduced.

[0089] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 7As shown, the sterilization device 100 further comprises a third protective plate 34, which is spaced between the ultraviolet lamp 41 and the pull door 31 and is arranged on the inner circumferential wall of the pull door 31, and the third protective plate 34 is a sheet metal part. It can be understood that, by arranging the third protective plate 34 on the inner bottom wall of the pull door 31 and the third protective plate 34 being a sheet metal part, the sheet metal part can shield the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet lamp 41, thereby avoiding the ultraviolet light from irradiating on the inner bottom wall of the pull door 31, and further avoiding the aging of the pull door 31, so as to ensure the service life of the pull door 31. Specifically, in an example of the present application, the inner wall of the pull door 31 is provided with a snap fastener, and the third protective plate 34 is fixed on the pull door 31 through the snap fastener.

[0090] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 , Figure 11 , the sterilization and disinfection assembly 4 further comprises a second connecting seat 44 connected with the fixing seat 32, the second connecting seat 44 defines a containing cavity, the photocatalyst net 42 is arranged in the containing cavity, a clamping groove 441 is arranged on the side wall of the containing cavity, and a clamping buckle 421 matched with the clamping groove 441 is arranged on the side wall of the photocatalyst net 42. The clamping buckle 421 and the clamping groove 441 have the advantages of simple structure and easy assembly, and the close connection of the second connecting seat 44 and the photocatalyst net 42 can be realized through the cooperation of the clamping buckle 421 and the clamping groove 441. In addition, the connection strength of the second connecting seat 44 and the photocatalyst net 42 can be ensured while the cost is reduced.

[0091] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 11 , the outer wall of the second connecting seat 44 is provided with an insertion buckle 442, the insertion buckle 442 defines an insertion slot (in combination with Figure 12 ), the side wall of the fixing seat 32 is inserted into the insertion slot and is in interference fit with the insertion slot. The insertion buckle 442 has the advantages of simple structure and easy assembly, and the close connection of the second connecting seat 44 and the fixing seat 32 can be realized through the cooperation of the insertion slot and the side wall of the fixing seat 32. In addition, the connection strength of the second connecting seat 44 and the fixing seat 32 can be ensured while the cost is reduced.

[0092] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 , the top wall of the mounting seat 1 is provided with a first guide rail 14, the bottom wall of the pull assembly 3 is provided with a second guide rail 324, and the sterilization device 100 further comprises a movable guide rail 15, which is respectively connected with the first guide rail 14 and the second guide rail 324.

[0093] It can be understood that by providing the first guide rail 14 on the top wall of the mounting seat 1, providing the second guide rail 324 on the bottom wall of the pull-out assembly 3, and using the movable guide rail 15 to cooperate with the first guide rail 14 and the second guide rail 324, the relative sliding and connection of the pull-out assembly 3 and the mounting seat 1 can be achieved, thereby improving the convenience and assembly efficiency of the cooperation of the mounting seat 1 and the mounting seat 1. In addition, the structure of the first guide rail 14, the second guide rail 324 and the movable guide rail 15 is relatively simple, thereby also reducing the complexity of the structure of the sterilization device 100.

[0094] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the mounting seat 1 is provided with a first limiting protrusion 161 and a first connecting column 162, and the first guide rail 14 is formed with a first limiting hole 141, the first limiting hole 141 is limitedly matched with the first limiting protrusion 161, and the first connecting column 162 is connected with the first guide rail 14 through a fastener. The relative position of the first guide rail 14 and the mounting seat 1 can be limited by the first limiting hole 141 and the first limiting protrusion 161, which facilitates the quick installation of the fastener, has a simple structure and high assembly efficiency. The fastener can be selected from a bolt, a screw or a stud.

[0095] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 7-9 , the pull-out assembly 3 is provided with a second limiting protrusion 3251 and a second connecting column 3252, and the second guide rail 324 is formed with a second limiting hole 3241, the second limiting hole 3241 is limitedly matched with the second limiting protrusion 3251, and the second connecting column 3252 is connected with the second guide rail 324 through a fastener. The relative position of the second guide rail 324 and the pull-out assembly 3 can be limited by the second limiting hole 3241 and the second limiting protrusion 3251, which facilitates the quick installation of the fastener, has a simple structure and high assembly efficiency. The fastener can be selected from a bolt, a screw or a stud.

[0096] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 , the mounting seat 1 and the pull-out assembly 3 are detachably connected through the switch assembly 5, that is, the pull-out assembly 3 can be stably mounted on the mounting seat 1 through the switch assembly 5, or can be separated from the mounting seat 1 through the switch assembly 5, so as to facilitate the detachable connection of the mounting seat 1 and the pull-out assembly 3.

[0097] As shown in Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8As shown, the switch assembly 5 comprises a limiting opening 50 formed on the pull-out assembly 3 and a rotating buckle 52 rotatably arranged on the mounting base 1 between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the rotating buckle 52 is adapted to pass through the limiting opening 50 in the pull-out direction, and at this time, the rotating buckle 52 can be disengaged from the limiting opening 50 to facilitate the separation of the mounting base 1 and the pull-out assembly 3. In the second position, the rotating buckle 52 is adapted to be clamped in the limiting opening 50 to limit the relative position of the mounting base 1 and the pull-out assembly 3, thereby ensuring that the pull-out assembly 3 is stably mounted on the mounting base 1. Thus, the user can realize the disassembly of the pull-out assembly 3 and the mounting base 1 by rotating the rotating buckle 52, which is simple and convenient to operate.

[0098] For example, in one example of the present application, the mounting base 1 is supported at the bottom of the pull-out assembly 3, the rotating buckle 52 can be arranged at the end of the mounting base 1 away from the air duct 2, and the limiting opening 50 is formed at the bottom of the pull-out assembly 3 to cooperate with the rotating buckle 52. Wherein, the edge of the rotating buckle 52 has a buckle portion, which is arranged in a spaced manner with the edge of the mounting base 1, and the user can realize the rotation of the rotating buckle 52 by operating the buckle portion, which is beneficial to simplify the operation and save time and effort. Specifically, the bottom wall of the fixing seat 32 is provided with a first avoiding groove for avoiding the rotating buckle 52, and the bottom wall of the first connecting seat 43 is provided with a second avoiding groove for avoiding the rotating buckle 52.

[0099] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 2 Figure 3 and Figure 8 , the rotating buckle 52 comprises a main body portion 521 rotatably arranged on the mounting base 1 and a limiting portion 522 arranged on the side of the main body portion 521 facing the pull-out assembly 3, and the limiting portion 522 is formed in a strip shape, and the length of the limiting portion 522 is greater than the width of the limiting portion 522. In the first position, the length of the limiting portion 522 in the width direction of the limiting opening 50 is less than the width of the limiting opening 50, at this time, the width direction of the limiting portion 522 can be parallel to the width direction of the limiting opening 50, and the width of the limiting portion 522 is less than the width of the limiting opening 50, so that the limiting portion 522 can smoothly pass through the limiting opening 50 in the pull-out direction of the pull-out assembly 3, realizing the separation of the pull-out assembly 3 and the mounting base 1; in the second position, the length of the limiting portion 522 in the width direction of the limiting opening 50 is greater than the width of the limiting opening 50, at this time, the length direction of the limiting portion 522 can be parallel to the width direction of the limiting opening 50, and the length of the limiting portion 522 is greater than the width of the limiting opening 50, so that the limiting portion 522 can be clamped on the side of the limiting opening 50 away from the air duct 2, and the limiting opening 50 has a stop effect on the limiting portion 522, and the pull-out assembly 3 and the mounting base 1 cannot be separated. Wherein, the width direction of the limiting opening 50 is perpendicular to the pull-out direction.

[0100] ​Therefore, by arranging the long strip-shaped limiting portion 522, the detachable cooperation between the limiting portion 522 and the limiting opening 5061 can be achieved through the rotation of the limiting portion 522, and the structure is simple and the cost is low.

[0101] In some embodiments, the side of the pulling assembly 3 facing the mounting base 1 is provided with limiting bosses 51, and the two limiting bosses 51 are arranged at intervals to define a limiting opening 50, which is simple in structure and convenient to process.

[0102] The air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0103] As shown in the drawings, Figure 14 The air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present application comprises the sterilization device 100 for the air conditioner 1000.

[0104] For example, the air conditioner 1000 is provided with a sterilization cavity in the airflow channel, and the sterilization module is detachably mounted in the sterilization cavity. The airflow of the airflow channel can pass through the sterilization module, thereby achieving the sterilization effect. Specifically, indoor air can enter the airflow channel through the indoor air inlet 10, and outdoor airflow can enter the airflow channel through the outdoor air inlet 10. It should be noted that the outdoor airflow can be introduced into outdoor fresh air through the fresh air pipe, and then filtered by the HEPA net for preliminary dust removal, so that the outdoor air is first filtered and cleaned.

[0105] Specifically, in one example of the present application, the air conditioner 1000 comprises a housing, an air outlet frame component 300, a cross-flow air duct component 400, a lamp strip component 500, a heat exchanger component 600, a fresh air module 700, a switch door component 800 and a sterilization module.

[0106] As shown in the drawings, Figure 14 The housing comprises an upper panel component 201, a lower panel component 202, a top cover component 203, a rear wall assembly 204 and a bottom plate component 205, and the upper panel component 201, the lower panel component 202, the top cover component 203, the rear wall assembly 204 and the bottom plate component 205 define a mounting cavity 321. The air outlet frame component 300, the cross-flow air duct component 400, the lamp strip component 500, the heat exchanger component 600, the fresh air module 700 and the sterilization device 100 are arranged in the mounting cavity 321. Specifically, the upper panel is provided with an indoor air outlet 30 opposite to the air outlet frame component 300, and the switch door component 800 is movably arranged at the indoor air outlet 30 to open or close the indoor air outlet 30. The cross-flow air duct component 400 is provided with a negative ion generator, and the lamp strip component 500 is provided with a positive ion generator.

[0107] The fresh air module 700 has a fresh air outlet and a fresh air inlet, the fresh air inlet is communicated with at least one of the indoor air inlet duct and the outdoor air inlet duct, the fresh air outlet is provided with a mounting seat 1, the left and right sides of the mounting seat 1 are provided with positioning columns, the two positioning columns are respectively positioned with the left and right two reinforcing plates of the rear wall plate component, and fastening connection is realized through the left and right two screws. The mounting seat 1 is provided with a sterilization inlet opposite to the fresh air outlet, the sterilization air duct 20 is communicated with the sterilization inlet, the pull-out assembly 3 is slidably arranged on the mounting seat 1, the sterilization and disinfection assembly 4 is arranged on the pull-out assembly 3, and the sterilization and disinfection assembly 4 is opposite to the outlet of the sterilization air duct 20, and the sidewall of the pull-out assembly 3 has an air outlet 30. Specifically, the bottom of the fresh air module 700 and the box reinforcing plate of the rear wall plate component 204 are fastened and connected through two screws.

[0108] According to the air conditioner 1000 of the embodiment of the present application, by arranging the sterilization and disinfection assembly 4 at the fresh air outlet, the ultraviolet light 41 emits ultraviolet light of a proper wavelength, which can excite the electrons e - on the valence band to transition to the conduction band under the action of the photocatalyst net 42, and corresponding holes h + are generated on the valence band, active oxygen and hydroxyl radicals with strong oxidation are generated, the internal structure of the molecules of DNA or RNA in the cells of the microorganism in the air is destroyed, growth cell death and / or regenerative cell death are caused, the air introduced into the room reaches the degree of being fresh, clean and safe, and therefore the air conditioner 1000 can have the medical fresh air function, and the indoor air flow and the cleanliness of the breathed air are satisfied.

[0109] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms such as "mounting", "connection", "linking", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, can be fixed connection, can be detachable connection, or can be integrated; can be directly connected, or can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0110] In the description of the specification, the description using the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an example", "a specific example", or "some examples" etc. means that the particular feature, structure, material or characteristic being described is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. The illustrative appearances of the above-mentioned terms in various places in the specification are not necessarily referred to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the description herein of certain examples does not necessarily exclude these examples from the scope of the application, and these examples can be combined with each other for the purpose of patentable inventions.

[0111] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it would be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes, modifications, alternatives and variations to these embodiments could be made without departing from the principles and spirit of the application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sterilization device for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner has a fresh air module with a fresh air outlet, and the sterilization device is adapted to be arranged at the fresh air outlet and comprises: a mounting seat, the mounting seat is formed with an air inlet, the air inlet is adapted to communicate with the fresh air outlet; an air duct member, the air duct member is arranged on the mounting seat and defines a sterilization air duct communicating with the air inlet; a pull-out assembly, the pull-out assembly is slidably connected with the mounting seat and is arranged opposite to the air duct member, a side wall of the pull-out assembly is provided with an air outlet communicating with the sterilization air duct; a sterilization and disinfection assembly, the sterilization and disinfection assembly comprises an ultraviolet lamp and a photocatalyst net, and is arranged on the pull-out assembly and located at the outlet of the sterilization air duct; a first guide rail is arranged on the top wall of the mounting seat, a second guide rail is arranged on the bottom wall of the pull-out assembly, and the sterilization device further comprises a movable guide rail which is respectively connected with the first guide rail and the second guide rail in a clamping manner; a first limiting protrusion and a first connecting column are arranged on the mounting seat, a first limiting hole is formed on the first guide rail, the first limiting hole is limitedly matched with the first limiting protrusion, the first connecting column is connected with the first guide rail through a fastener, and / or a second limiting protrusion and a second connecting column are arranged on the pull-out assembly, a second limiting hole is formed on the second guide rail, the second limiting hole is limitedly matched with the second limiting protrusion, and the second connecting column is connected with the second guide rail through a fastener; the mounting seat and the pull-out assembly are separably matched through a switch assembly, and the switch assembly comprises: a limiting opening formed on the pull-out assembly; a rotating buckle rotatably arranged on the mounting seat between a first position and a second position, in the first position, the rotating buckle is adapted to pass through the limiting opening in the pull-out direction, and in the second position, the rotating buckle is adapted to be clamped in the limiting opening; the rotating buckle comprises: a main body portion rotatably arranged on the mounting seat; a limiting portion arranged on one side of the main body portion facing the pull-out assembly, and the limiting portion is formed in a strip shape, in the first position, the length of the limiting portion in the width direction of the limiting opening is less than the width of the limiting opening, and in the second position, the length of the limiting portion in the width direction of the limiting opening is greater than the width of the limiting opening, wherein the width direction of the limiting opening is perpendicular to the pull-out direction.

2. The sterilizing apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein a positioning groove is arranged on the bottom wall of the mounting seat, and a positioning block matched with the positioning groove is arranged on the bottom wall of the air duct member.

3. The sterilizing apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein a first connecting portion is arranged on the bottom wall of the mounting seat, the first connecting portion is spaced apart from the positioning groove, a second connecting portion is arranged on the bottom wall of the air duct member, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are connected through a fastener.

4. The sterilizing apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein Further comprising: a first protective plate, the first protective plate is a sheet metal part, the first protective plate is arranged on the inner bottom wall of the mounting seat, a first positioning column is arranged on the bottom wall of the first protective plate, and a first positioning hole matched with the first positioning column is arranged on the bottom wall of the mounting seat.

5. The sterilizing apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein The bottom wall of the air duct member is provided with a sealing protrusion, the sealing protrusion is connected with the peripheral wall of the air duct member, and the sealing protrusion extends along the circumferential direction of the air duct member.

6. The sterilizing apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein Further comprising: A second protective plate is spaced between the ultraviolet lamp and the air duct member, and the second protective plate is arranged on the inner peripheral wall of the air duct member, and the second protective plate is a sheet metal member.

7. The sterilizing apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein The pull-out assembly comprises: A pull-out door is slidably connected with the mounting seat and is arranged opposite to the air duct member, and opposite sides of the pull-out door are provided with connecting arms; A fixing seat is connected with the connecting arms, and the sterilization and disinfection assembly is fixed on the fixing seat.

8. The sterilizing apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein The fixing seat defines a mounting cavity, an open side of the mounting cavity facing the air duct member is arranged to communicate with the sterilization air duct, opposite side walls of the mounting cavity are respectively provided with the air outlets, and outer wall surfaces of the opposite side walls of the mounting cavity are respectively provided with support tables, the support tables extend towards the air duct member, the support tables are provided with first connecting holes, the connecting arms are provided with second connecting holes, and the first connecting holes and the second connecting holes are connected through fasteners.

9. The sterilizing apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 8, wherein An end of the support table adjacent to the pull-out door is provided with a second positioning hole, and the connecting arm is provided with a second positioning column matched with the second positioning hole.

10. The sterilizing apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein The sterilization and disinfection assembly further comprises: a first connecting seat, the ultraviolet lamp is fixed in the first connecting seat, limit insertion grooves are arranged on opposite side walls of the first connecting seat, and limit insertion tabs matched with the limit insertion grooves are arranged on opposite side walls of the fixing seat.

11. The sterilizing apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein Further comprising: A third protective plate is spaced between the ultraviolet lamp and the pull-out door, and the third protective plate is arranged on the inner peripheral wall of the pull-out door, and the third protective plate is a sheet metal member.

12. The sterilizing apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein The sterilization and disinfection assembly further comprises: a second connecting seat, the second connecting seat is connected with the fixing seat, the second connecting seat defines an accommodating cavity, the photocatalyst net is arranged in the accommodating cavity, a clamping groove is arranged on a side wall of the accommodating cavity, and a clamping buckle matched with the clamping groove is arranged on a side wall of the photocatalyst net.

13. The sterilizing apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 12, wherein An insertion buckle is arranged on an outer wall of the second connecting seat, the insertion buckle defines an insertion groove with one side open, and a side wall of the fixing seat is inserted into the insertion groove and is interference-fitted with the insertion groove.

14. The sterilizing apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein An opposite side of the pull-out assembly facing the mounting seat is provided with limit protrusions, the limit protrusions are two, and the two limit protrusions are spaced to define the limit opening.

15. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: Comprise: The sterilization device for the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-14.

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