Heat exchanger assembly and air conditioner having the same

Abstract

This application provides a heat exchanger assembly comprising a heat exchanger body, a filling structure, and a partitioning structure. The filling structure is positioned between the heat exchanger body and a water barrier. The partitioning structure is disposed between the filling structure and the heat exchanger body, isolating the filling structure from the heat exchanger body to prevent condensed water on the heat exchanger body from coming into contact with the filling structure. The heat exchanger assembly and air conditioner using the assembly can address the problem of bacteria easily growing in the sponge between the evaporator and the water tray.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular relates to a heat exchanger assembly and an air conditioner having the same. Background Art

[0002] At present, the air conditioner of the prior art includes an evaporator and a water collecting pan located below the evaporator. Sponge or other similar products are used to fill the gap between the indoor evaporator and the water collecting pan, which plays a certain role in shock absorption and preventing air leakage. However, due to the water-absorbing property of sponge, bacteria are easily bred inside the air conditioner after long-term use, and gel-like colonies are formed. The current main solution is to disassemble the various components of the air conditioner for cleaning, which is a very cumbersome operation.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a heat exchanger assembly that can solve the problem that the sponge between the evaporator and the water receiving tray is prone to breeding bacteria has become an urgent problem that technicians in this field need to solve. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a heat exchanger assembly and an air conditioner having the same, which can solve the problem that the sponge between the evaporator and the water receiving tray is prone to breeding bacteria.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a heat exchanger assembly, comprising:

[0006] Heat exchanger body;

[0007] and filling structures;

[0008] and a separation structure, which is arranged between the filling structure and the heat exchanger body and can separate the filling structure from the heat exchanger body to prevent condensed water on the heat exchanger body from contacting the filling structure.

[0009] Furthermore, the heat exchanger assembly also includes a water receiving structure having a water isolating portion, and the heat exchanger body is arranged on the water isolating portion; the filling structure is filled between the partition structure and the water isolating portion.

[0010] Furthermore, the heat exchanger assembly also includes a guide structure; a water receiving area is provided on the water receiving structure; and the guide structure can guide the condensed water on the heat exchanger body to flow to the water receiving area.

[0011] Furthermore, the water receiving structure includes a water receiving tray, and a protrusion is provided on the inner surface of the water receiving tray; the protrusion forms a water barrier; and / or the outer peripheral side of the protrusion forms a water receiving area.

[0012] Furthermore, the heat exchanger assembly includes a plate body, which includes a separation area and a guide area; the separation area is arranged between the filling structure and the heat exchanger body to form a separation structure; the guide area is bent or folded downward relative to the separation area to form a guide structure.

[0013] Furthermore, the plate body further includes a stop area, and the stop area is bent or folded upward relative to the separation area.

[0014] Furthermore, the upper surface of the partition structure is an inclined surface, which is inclined toward the direction close to the water receiving area, and the partition structure forms a diversion structure.

[0015] Furthermore, the partition structure is integrally connected to the heat exchanger body; or, the partition structure is snap-connected to the heat exchanger body;

[0016] And / or, the partition structure is formed by a waterproof membrane.

[0017] Furthermore, a clamping structure is provided on the partition structure; the heat exchanger body includes a heat exchange tube, and the heat exchange tube and the partition structure are clamped together by the clamping structure.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present application, an air conditioner is provided, comprising a heat exchanger assembly, wherein the heat exchanger assembly is the above-mentioned heat exchanger assembly.

[0019] The heat exchanger assembly and air conditioner provided herein utilize a partition structure. As condensed water drips due to gravity within the heat exchanger assembly, the partition structure prevents direct contact between the condensed water and the sponge. This allows the sponge to retain its shock absorption and gap-filling functions while also preventing the sponge from absorbing the condensed water, thereby preventing bacterial growth. This application addresses the issue of bacteria easily growing in the sponge between the evaporator and the water tray. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a heat exchange assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a heat exchange assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the separation structure of an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a heat exchanger assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of the separation structure of an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the separation structure of an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] The reference numerals indicate:

[0027] 1. Heat exchanger body; 11. Fins; 12. Heat exchange tubes; 2. Partition structure; 3. Water receiving structure; 31. Water receiving area; 311. Internal water tank 311; 312. External water tank 312; 32. Water barrier; 4. Filling structure; 5. Flow guide structure; 6. Stop area; 7. Partition area; 8. Snap-in structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] See also Figure 1-6 As shown, a heat exchanger assembly includes: a heat exchanger body 1, a filling structure 4, and a partition structure 2. The heat exchanger body 1 is arranged on the water-isolating portion 32; the partition structure 2 is arranged between the filling structure 4 and the heat exchanger body 1, and the partition structure 2 can separate the filling structure 4 from the heat exchanger body 1 to prevent the condensed water on the heat exchanger body 1 from contacting the filling structure 4; the filling structure described in the present application can be a sponge, and the sponge is used for shock absorption, windproof and other functions. Compared with the prior art, bacteria are easily bred in the sponge between the evaporator and the water tray, and one of the main conditions for bacterial growth is the sponge's own water-absorbing property, which allows water to stay in it for a long time, providing a good living environment for bacteria; the present application solves the problem of sponge adsorbing condensed water by preventing the contact between condensed water and the filling structure, i.e., the sponge. The above-mentioned heat exchanger body 1 is an evaporator.

[0029] The present application also discloses some embodiments, in which the heat exchanger assembly further includes a water receiving structure 3, which has a water barrier 32, and the heat exchanger body 1 is arranged on the water barrier 32; a filling structure 4 is filled between the partition structure 2 and the water barrier 32, and the water receiving structure 3 is a water receiving tray. The filling structure 4 is filled between the heat exchanger body 1 and the water barrier 32 to play a role in shock absorption and windproofing, and then the partition structure 2 is arranged between the water barrier 32 and the filling structure 4. This can ensure that the filling structure 4 is shock-absorbing and windproof while blocking condensed water to prevent condensed water from flowing into the filling structure 4; the specific installation method is as follows: the filling structure 4 can be filled between the heat exchanger body 1 and the water barrier 32, and the partition structure 2 is arranged between the water barrier 32 and the filling structure 4; or the filling structure 4 can be directly filled between the partition structure 2 and the water barrier 32, and then the heat exchanger body 1 is installed.

[0030] The heat exchanger assembly of the present application includes the following main components: a heat exchanger body 1, which includes heat exchange tubes 12 and fins 11. The heat exchange tubes 12 are copper tubes. The heat exchanger assembly is used to cool air. Condensed water is generated during the cooling process and adsorbed on the copper tubes and fins 11. The partition structure 2 separates the filling structure 4 from the heat exchanger body 1, so that the condensed water cannot flow from the heat exchanger body 1 to the filling structure 4. This allows the sponge to retain the functions of shock absorption and gap filling while avoiding the problem of the sponge adsorbing condensed water, thereby preventing bacterial growth. The partition structure 2 can be coated on the outer surface of the filling structure 4 or covered on the filling structure 4.

[0031] This application also discloses certain embodiments, wherein the heat exchanger assembly further includes a flow guide structure 5; a water receiving area 31 is provided on the water receiving structure 3; and the flow guide structure 5 is capable of directing condensed water from the heat exchanger body 1 toward the water receiving area 31. The separation structure 2 of this application combines the gravity of the condensed water itself, and the flow guide structure 5 is capable of directing the condensed water directly into the water receiving area 31 of the water receiving tray, thereby isolating the sponge from the condensed water. The flow guide structure 5 is placed between the heat exchanger body 1 and the sponge, isolating the sponge from the condensed water, preventing the condensed water from adsorbing on the sponge, and effectively improving the water circulation efficiency within the product.

[0032] The present application also discloses some embodiments, in which the water receiving structure 3 includes a water receiving tray; a protrusion is provided on the inner surface of the water receiving tray, and the protrusion forms a water barrier 32. The water receiving structure 3 is a water receiving tray, which includes a raised water receiving tray contact surface, and the top of the raised surface forms a water-blocking surface; the water receiving tray forms two water receiving areas 31 on both sides of the raised surface; the two water receiving areas 31 are respectively an internal water tank 311 and an external water tank 312, and the internal water tank 311 and the external water tank 312 are both used to recover the condensed water generated during the recovery process; the internal water tank 311 and the external water tank 312 here can be named according to the user's habits. For example, when the raised surface is an annular raised surface, the inner peripheral side of the annular raised surface can be named the inner water tank 311, and the outer peripheral side of the annular raised surface can be named the external water tank 312 according to the habit; when the raised surface is a strip-shaped raised surface, the side of the strip-shaped raised surface close to the heat exchanger body 1 can be named the inner water tank 311, and the side of the strip-shaped raised surface away from the heat exchanger body 1 can be named the external water tank 312; it can also be named according to the user's habits.

[0033] The present application also discloses some embodiments in which the outer periphery of the protrusion forms a water receiving area 31, which is a water receiving trough. The water receiving trough includes an external water receiving trough 312 and an internal water receiving trough 311, which are respectively provided on either side of the protrusion. The "trough" in the internal water receiving trough 311 and the external water receiving trough 312 described herein can be a groove formed by being recessed relative to the protrusion, or a recessed groove can be provided at a corresponding position in the water receiving area.

[0034] The present application also discloses certain embodiments of a heat exchanger assembly, including a plate body, comprising a partition 7 and a diversion area. The partition 7 is disposed between the filling structure 4 and the heat exchanger body 1, forming a partition structure 2. The diversion area is bent or folded downward relative to the partition 7 to form a diversion structure 5. The partition structure 2 is formed at the center of the plate body, and the diversion structure 5 is formed by bending or folding downward at the edges to facilitate the diversion of condensed water, preventing condensed water from continuing to flow into the sponge due to adsorption. This effectively improves space utilization and avoids impacting other product structures. When the water receiving tray forms two water receiving areas 31 on either side of the protrusion, and the two water receiving areas 31 are respectively an inner water trough 311 and an outer water trough 312, the outer edges of the plate body corresponding to the inner water trough 311 and the outer water trough 312 are bent downward relative to the horizontal direction to form the diversion structure 5. The bending angle should be moderate; excessively large or small angles may cause scratching of the water receiving tray. This diversion of condensed water is achieved to save production costs and improve assembly efficiency.

[0035] The condensed water generated during the operation of the heat exchanger assembly flows downward along the copper tube and fin 11. When passing through the plate body, the condensed water will change its flow direction due to the guiding effect of the plate body guide structure 5, and will be guided outward along the partition area 7 and the outer edge of the guide area, flowing into the external water tank 312 of the water receiving tray and the internal water tank 311 of the water receiving tray respectively, thereby avoiding the adsorption of condensed water on the sponge and reducing the possibility of bacterial growth. At the same time, it reduces the time for condensed water to enter the water receiving tray and the water receiving tank, thereby improving the water circulation efficiency inside the product.

[0036] The present application also discloses some embodiments in which the plate body further includes a stopper region 6, which is bent or folded upward relative to the partition region 7 to prevent condensed water on the plate body from flowing toward non-water receiving areas, thereby allowing the condensed water to flow more effectively into the water receiving area 31. A partition structure 2 is formed at the center of the plate body, and the edge region corresponding to the water receiving area 31 is bent or folded downward to form a diversion structure 5. The edge region is bent or folded upward at a position offset from the water receiving area 31 to form a stopper region 6, thereby ensuring that condensed water on the plate body flows toward the water receiving area 31. For example, when the water receiving area 31 includes only one water receiving trough, and the trough is located on one side of the plate body (this side refers to the position of the water receiving trough corresponding to the position of a portion of the plate body edge and offset from the edge of another portion of the plate body), then the edge of the plate body corresponding to the water receiving trough is bent or folded downward to form a diversion structure 5 to guide the condensed water toward the water receiving trough; while on the side without the water receiving trough, the edge of the plate body is bent or folded upward to form a stopper region 6.

[0037] The present application also discloses some embodiments, in which the upper surface of the partition structure 2 is an inclined surface, which is inclined in the direction close to the water receiving area 31, and the partition structure 2 forms a diversion structure 5. That is, the upper surface is inclined as a whole, so that while diverting the condensed water, the partition structure 2 is easy to process. The partition structure 2 can be an inclined plate body, or a structure of any shape, with only the upper surface of the partition structure 2 being an inclined surface. When the upper surface of the partition structure 2 is an inclined surface or the partition structure 2 can be an inclined plate body, a fixed structure such as a snap can be used to fix the heat exchanger body 1, or the heat exchanger body 1 can also be placed at an angle, such as the upper surface or the inclined plate body has a small inclination angle relative to the horizontal plane, and the heat exchanger body 1 is fixed to the partition structure 2. This can ensure the stability of the heat exchanger body 1 while allowing it to play a diversion role. This can make the partition structure 2 easy to process, and the condensed water on the heat exchanger body 1 directly flows to the water receiving area 31 through the inclined upper surface or plate body, with a good diversion effect.

[0038] The present application also discloses some embodiments in which the partition structure 2 is integrally connected to the heat exchanger body 1 , which can further reduce the assembly time of the partition structure 2 .

[0039] The present application also discloses some embodiments in which the partition structure 2 is snap-fitted to the heat exchanger body 1 , thereby facilitating assembly of the partition structure 2 and the heat exchanger body 1 and preventing the partition structure 2 from shifting.

[0040] The present application also discloses some embodiments in which the partition structure 2 is formed by a waterproof membrane, which makes the structure simpler and further isolates the condensed water from the sponge. The waterproof membrane can be a plastic film, a plate made of glass material, or other structure that can prevent the infiltration of condensed water.

[0041] The present application also discloses some embodiments, in which a snap-fit ​​structure 8 is provided on the partition structure 2; the heat exchanger body 1 includes a heat exchange tube 12, and the heat exchange tube 12 is snap-fitted to the partition structure 2 via the snap-fit ​​structure 8. A plurality of snaps are symmetrically provided on the partition structure 2, and the snaps and the heat exchanger assembly are assembled and connected via the snaps and the copper tubes, while preventing the vibration of the heat exchanger assembly during the operation of the product from causing the partition structure 2 to shift. After assembly, it is placed on the water barrier 32; the sponge is placed between the water receiving tray and the partition structure 2 to perform the functions of vibration reduction and gap filling. The snap-fit ​​structure includes a vertically arranged snap-fit ​​plate, with a notch on the top of the plate. The notch includes two parts from top to bottom, and the sizes of the two parts increase from top to bottom, so that the copper tube can be snapped into the larger notch. On the one hand, it facilitates the assembly between the fixed plate and the evaporator, and on the other hand, it avoids the problem of the fixed plate shifting due to vibration during the operation of the product.

[0042] According to an embodiment of the present application, an air conditioner is provided, including a heat exchanger assembly, and the heat exchanger assembly is the above-mentioned heat exchanger assembly.

[0043] It is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that, under the premise of no conflict, the above-mentioned advantageous methods can be freely combined and superimposed.

[0044] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application. The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art may make various improvements and variations without departing from the technical principles of the present application, and such improvements and variations shall also be considered within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A heat exchanger assembly, characterized in that: include: Heat exchanger body (1); and filling structure (4); and a separation structure (2), the separation structure (2) being arranged between the filling structure (4) and the heat exchanger body (1), the separation structure (2) being capable of separating the filling structure (4) from the heat exchanger body (1) to prevent condensed water on the heat exchanger body (1) from contacting the filling structure (4); The heat exchanger assembly further comprises a water receiving structure (3), the water receiving structure (3) having a water isolating portion (32), the heat exchanger body (1) being arranged on the water isolating portion (32); and the filling structure (4) being filled between the partition structure (2) and the water isolating portion (32).

2. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The heat exchanger assembly further comprises a flow guiding structure (5); a water receiving area (31) is provided on the water receiving structure (3); and the flow guiding structure (5) is capable of guiding condensed water on the heat exchanger body (1) to flow toward the water receiving area (31).

3. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The water receiving structure (3) comprises a water receiving tray, and a protrusion is provided on the inner surface of the water receiving tray; the protrusion forms the water isolation portion (32); and / or the outer peripheral side of the protrusion forms the water receiving area (31).

4. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The heat exchanger assembly comprises a plate body, and the plate body comprises a separation area (7) and a guide area; the separation area (7) is arranged between the filling structure (4) and the heat exchanger body (1) to form the separation structure (2); the guide area is bent downward relative to the separation area (7) to form the guide structure (5).

5. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that The plate body further comprises a stop zone (6), and the stop zone (6) is bent upward relative to the separation zone (7).

6. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that The upper surface of the partition structure (2) is an inclined surface, and the inclined surface is inclined in a direction close to the water receiving area (31). The partition structure (2) forms the diversion structure (5).

7. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The partition structure (2) is integrally connected to the heat exchanger body (1); or, the partition structure (2) is snap-connected to the heat exchanger body (1); And / or, the partition structure (2) is formed by a waterproof membrane.

8. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A clamping structure (8) is provided on the partition structure (2); the heat exchanger body (1) includes a heat exchange tube (12), and the heat exchange tube (12) is clamped to the partition structure (2) via the clamping structure (8).

9. An air conditioner comprising a heat exchanger assembly, characterized in that: The heat exchanger assembly is the heat exchanger assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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