Air treatment device and air conditioner

Abstract

This invention discloses an air handling device and an air conditioner. The air handling device includes a housing, an air handling module, a limiting component, and a pushing component. An airflow channel is defined within the housing, and a mounting cavity is formed within the airflow channel. A mounting position is provided within the mounting cavity. The air handling module is retractably mounted in the mounting position, and during retraction, the air handling module has a predetermined position. In this predetermined position, the air handling module is located within the mounting position. The limiting component prevents the air handling module from detaching from the mounting cavity, and the pushing component pushes the air handling module away from the predetermined position, causing at least a portion of the air handling module to extend out of the mounting position. According to the air handling device of this invention, stable installation and rapid disassembly of the air handling module can be achieved, facilitating the maintenance of the air handling module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air handling equipment technology, and in particular to an air handling device and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of air handling technology, air handling modules need to be replaced or processed regularly. However, the disassembly and assembly of air handling modules are cumbersome. For example, the housing needs to be opened to remove the air handling module, which makes it impossible to quickly remove the air handling module from the housing and results in a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides an air handling device that enables stable installation and quick disassembly of an air handling module, facilitating the maintenance of the air handling module.

[0004] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner having the above-mentioned air handling device.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an air handling apparatus includes: a housing defining an airflow passage therein, a mounting cavity formed therein, and a mounting position provided therein; an air handling module retractably disposed at the mounting position, and having a predetermined position during retraction, wherein the air handling module is located within the mounting position at the predetermined position; a limiting component for preventing the air handling module from detaching from the mounting cavity; and a pushing component for pushing the air handling module away from the predetermined position, such that at least a portion of the air handling module extends out of the mounting position.

[0006] According to the air handling device of the present invention, by setting a limiting component and a pushing component, the air handling module is stably installed in the mounting position, which improves the installation reliability of the air handling module. At the same time, the air handling module located in the mounting position can extend out of the mounting position, which makes it convenient for the user to quickly remove the air handling module from the mounting position, thereby improving the disassembly efficiency of the air handling module and facilitating the cleaning and replacement of the air handling module.

[0007] In some embodiments, the pushing component is configured to push the air treatment module away from the predetermined position when triggered, and the limiting component is configured to restrict the air treatment module from disengaging from the mounting cavity during the process of the pushing component pushing the air treatment module away from the predetermined position.

[0008] In some embodiments, the limiting component includes: a first limiting member and a second limiting member, wherein the first limiting member is disposed on the housing or the pushing component, and the second limiting member is disposed on the air treatment module and cooperates with the first limiting member for limiting.

[0009] In some embodiments, a through hole is formed on the housing, the through hole communicating with the mounting cavity, and the first limiting member is movably disposed through the through hole and extends into the mounting cavity.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first limiting member is disposed on the pushing assembly.

[0011] In some embodiments, the actuating assembly includes a fixing member and a actuating member, the fixing member being fixed to the side of the housing away from the mounting port, and the actuating member moving relative to the fixing member when the actuating assembly is triggered to push the air treatment module away from the predetermined position, wherein the first limiting member is fixed to the actuating member.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first limiting member and the second limiting member are magnetically attracted to each other.

[0013] In some embodiments, at least one of the first limiting member and the second limiting member is a magnetic member.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second limiting member is a magnetic material and is formed into a plate-like structure. The two opposite ends of the second limiting member are respectively formed with insertion portions. The air treatment module is formed with a slot, and the insertion portion is inserted into the slot.

[0015] In some embodiments, the pushing component has an extended state and a retracted state. When the air treatment module is pressed into the predetermined position, the pushing component is pushed to switch to the retracted state. When the air treatment module located in the predetermined position is pressed again, the pushing component switches to the extended state to push the air treatment module out of the housing.

[0016] In some embodiments, a mounting opening is formed on one side of the mounting cavity, through which the air treatment module is retractably disposed in the mounting cavity. A through hole is formed on the side of the housing away from the mounting opening, and the through hole communicates with the mounting cavity. The pushing assembly includes a fixing member and a pushing member. The fixing member is fixedly installed on the side of the housing away from the mounting opening. The pushing member extends into the mounting cavity through the through hole and moves relative to the fixing member between an extended position and a retracted position. The pushing member is adapted to engage with the air treatment module through the limiting assembly. When the pushing member is in the extended position, the pushing assembly is in an extended state. When the pushing member is in the retracted position, the pushing assembly is in a retracted state.

[0017] In some embodiments, a limiting groove and a limiting buckle are formed on the housing. The limiting groove has an opening, and the fixing member is limited and fitted into the limiting groove through the opening. The limiting buckle is disposed at the opening and is used to restrict the fixing member within the limiting groove.

[0018] In some embodiments, there are multiple mounting positions, and the air handling module can be configured in any of the mounting positions. Each mounting position is provided with a limiting component and a pushing component.

[0019] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a housing and an air handling device according to the first aspect of the present invention, the air handling device being disposed within the housing.

[0020] According to the air conditioner of the present invention, by adopting the above-mentioned air handling device, stable installation and quick disassembly of the air handling module are achieved, which facilitates reliable use and convenient maintenance of the air conditioner.

[0021] 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

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air handling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the air handling module, housing, and actuation assembly shown;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The diagram shows the assembly of the housing and the actuation component.

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the actuating component shown;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Another schematic diagram of the pusher component shown;

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the air handling module, limiting assembly, and actuating assembly shown;

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the actuation assembly and housing shown;

[0029] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Another schematic diagram of the actuating assembly and housing shown;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of an air handling apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an air handling apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 The exploded view of the air conditioner shown.

[0034] Figure label:

[0035] Air conditioner 200

[0036] Casing 101

[0037] Front panel 1011, upper panel 1011a, lower panel 1011b, rear box 1012, top cover 1013, chassis 1014

[0038] Air duct component 102, heat exchanger component 103, air outlet frame component 104

[0039] Air handling unit 100, mounting position R,

[0040] Housing 1, airflow channel 10, mounting cavity 10a, mounting port 10b, through hole 10c, limiting groove 10d, limiting buckle 10e,

[0041] Air handling module 2

[0042] Limiting component 3, first limiting member 31, second limiting member 32, main body 321, insertion part 322.

[0043] Pushing component 4, fixing component 41, pushing component 42. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0045] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. Additionally, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0046] Hereinafter, an air handling apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0047] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the air handling device 100 includes a housing 1 and an air handling module 2. An airflow channel 10 is defined within the housing 1. The airflow channel 10 may have an air inlet and an air outlet, the shapes of which can be polygonal, circular, etc. An installation cavity 10a is formed within the airflow channel 10. The air handling module 2 is removably mounted at the installation position R, which improves the efficiency of disassembly and assembly of the air handling module 2 and facilitates its maintenance. The air handling module 2 can process the gas flowing into the airflow channel 10. For example, the air handling module 2 can be a humidification module, a filter module, a dust removal module, a formaldehyde removal module, a sterilization and disinfection module, or an odor removal module, etc., to achieve filtration, humidification, sterilization, etc., of the airflow passing through the air handling device 100.

[0048] The mounting cavity 10a has a mounting position R, which can be understood as at least a part of the mounting cavity 10a, and the mounting position R corresponds to a spatial area. The air handling module 2 has a predetermined position during the pulling process, and at the predetermined position, the air handling module 2 is located in the mounting position R. At this time, the air handling module 2 can realize the normal purification of the gas in the airflow channel 10. The predetermined position can be understood as the position of the air handling module 1 when the air handling module 2 and the housing 1 are assembled. Only when the air handling module 2 is in the predetermined position can the air handling device 100 operate normally. The mounting position R can be understood as a spatial area corresponding to the air handling module 2 when it is in the predetermined position. When the air handling module 2 leaves the predetermined position, at least a part of the air handling module 2 extends out of the mounting position R, that is, at least a part of the air handling module 2 is located outside the mounting position R. In other words, when the air handling module 2 leaves the predetermined position, a part of the air handling module 2 can be located outside the mounting position R, another part can be located inside the mounting position R, or the entire air handling module 2 can be located outside the mounting position R.

[0049] It is understandable that the shape of the space corresponding to the mounting position R is not specifically limited, or in other words, the pull-out engagement method between the mounting position R and the air handling module 2 is not specifically limited. For example, in Figure 2 and Figure 3 In the example, two spaced-apart first guide rails are formed on the mounting position R, and two spaced-apart second guide rails are formed on the air handling module 2. When the air handling module 2 is pulled out and engaged with the mounting position R, both first guide rails can be located between the two second guide rails, and each first guide rail can slide with its corresponding second guide rail; or both second guide rails can be located between the two first guide rails, and each second guide rail can slide with its corresponding first guide rail. For example, in... Figure 9 In the example, a mounting portion is formed on the mounting position R. The mounting portion is a hollow structure extending along the pull-out direction of the air handling module 2. The mounting portion includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail spaced apart, and a transition connecting rail connecting one end of the length of the first guide rail and one end of the length of the second guide rail. One end of the length of the mounting portion is formed as a closed end, and the other end of the length of the mounting portion is formed as an opening. The transition connecting rail can guide the slide groove on the air handling module 2 to quickly engage with the first guide rail and the second guide rail. For example, in... Figure 10 In the example, a mounting part is formed on the mounting position R, and the structure of the mounting part is similar to... Figure 9 The difference in the structure of the middle mounting section is: Figure 10 The central mounting section is formed as a long strip-shaped solid block structure extending along the pull-out direction of the air handling module 2.

[0050] like Figure 2 , Figure 4-Figure 6 As shown, the air handling device 100 also includes a limiting component 3, which is used to limit the air handling module 2 from detaching from the mounting cavity 10a, so as to ensure that the air handling module 2 is reliably installed in the mounting cavity 10a and to prevent the air handling module 2 from easily falling off the mounting cavity 10a; the air handling device 100 also includes a pushing component 4, which is used to push the air handling module 2 away from the predetermined position so that at least a part of the air handling module 2 extends out of the mounting position R, that is, so that a part of the air handling module 2 is located outside the mounting position R, or so that the entire air handling module 2 is located outside the mounting position R.

[0051] In other words, the limiting component 3 can apply a first force to the air treatment module 2, which can prevent the air treatment module 2 from detaching from the mounting cavity 10a, and the pushing component 4 can apply a second force to the air treatment module 2, which can make the air treatment module 2 have a tendency to move away from the predetermined position.

[0052] The limiting component 3 and the pushing component 4 can be set separately, in which case the limiting component 3 and the pushing component 4 are independent of each other and have no related connection; or the limiting component 3 and the pushing component 4 can be set in conjunction, for example, the pushing component 4 is configured to constantly push the air handling module 2 away from the predetermined position, at which time the limiting component 3 is used to restrict the air handling module 2 from extending out of the mounting position R, and the limiting component 3 can be configured to release the pushing component 4 when triggered, so that the pushing component 4 pushes the air handling module 2 away from the predetermined position; but it is not limited to this, as long as the limiting component 3 can restrict the air handling module 2 from leaving the mounting cavity 10a and the pushing component 4 can push the air handling module 2 away from the predetermined position.

[0053] It is understandable that when the air handling module 2 extends out of the mounting position R, it is convenient for the operator to remove the air handling module 2 from the mounting position R, so that the air handling module 2 can be separated from the mounting cavity 10a under the action of external force, which is convenient for operation.

[0054] Therefore, the air handling device 100 according to the present invention, by setting the limiting component 3 and the pushing component 4, ensures that the air handling module 2 is stably installed in the mounting position R, improves the installation reliability of the air handling module 2, and allows the air handling module 2 located in the mounting position R to extend out of the mounting position R, making it convenient for the user to quickly remove the air handling module 2 from the mounting position R, which is beneficial to improving the disassembly efficiency of the air handling module 2 and facilitating the cleaning and replacement of the air handling module 2.

[0055] It is understandable that both the limiting component 3 and the pushing component 4 are positioned corresponding to the mounting position R. For example, the limiting component 3 can be located inside the mounting position R, or outside the mounting position R, or part of the limiting component 3 can be located inside the mounting position R and the other part outside the mounting position R; similarly, the pushing component 4 can be located inside the mounting position R, or outside the mounting position R, or part of the pushing component 4 can be located inside the mounting position R and the other part outside the mounting position R. Of course, during the pulling and retraction of the air handling module 2, the position of the limiting component 3 relative to the mounting position R can change or remain unchanged, and the position of the pushing component 4 relative to the mounting position R can change or remain unchanged.

[0056] For example, in Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6In the example, when the air treatment module 2 is in the predetermined position, a part of the limiting component 3 (e.g., the second limiting member 32 described below) can be located within the mounting position R, and another part of the limiting component 3 (e.g., the first limiting member 31 described below) can be located outside the mounting position R. A part of the pushing component 4 (e.g., a part of the pushing member 42 described below) can be located within the mounting position R, and another part of the pushing component 4 (e.g., the fixing member 41 described below) can be located outside the mounting position R. When the air treatment module 2 leaves the predetermined position, the aforementioned part of the limiting component 3 remains within the mounting position R, the aforementioned other part of the limiting component 3 can move from outside the mounting position R to inside the mounting position R, the aforementioned part of the pushing component 4 remains within the mounting position R, and the aforementioned other part of the pushing component 4 can remain outside the mounting position R.

[0057] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the limiting component 3 is located between the air treatment module 2 and the housing 1. The air treatment module 2 can be limited and engaged with the housing 1 through the limiting component 3, so that the housing 1 can apply a force to the air treatment module 2 through the limiting component 3 to restrict the air treatment module 2 from leaving the mounting cavity 10a.

[0058] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the pushing component 4 is located between the air treatment module 2 and the housing 1, so the housing 1 can provide some support for the pushing component 4, making it easier for the pushing component 4 to push the air treatment module 2 away from the predetermined position.

[0059] It is understood that the air inlet of the airflow channel 10 may include a fresh air inlet and / or an indoor air inlet. Taking fresh air as an example, fresh air can refer to the airflow flowing into the air handling unit 100 from the outside. The fresh air is suitable for flowing into the airflow channel 10 from the fresh air inlet, and after passing through the air handling module 2 within the airflow channel 10 for purification, it finally flows out through the air outlet of the airflow channel. Thus, the air handling unit 100 can purify fresh air and / or indoor air.

[0060] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2-5As shown, the actuating component 4 is configured to push the air handling module 2 away from a predetermined position when triggered. When the actuating component 4 is not triggered, it does not exert a force on the air handling module 2 to cause it to leave the predetermined position. However, when the actuating component 4 is triggered, it exerts a force on the air handling module 2 to cause it to leave the predetermined position. Therefore, when it is necessary for the air handling module 2 to leave the predetermined position, this can be achieved by triggering the actuating component 4, giving the air handling device 100 good intelligent performance.

[0061] It is understandable that the "trigger" of the push component 4 can be triggered manually or remotely. When triggered manually, the touch position can be set according to the specific application. For example, a part of the push component 4 can be touched manually to trigger it directly, or the air handling module 2 can be touched manually to trigger it indirectly.

[0062] like Figure 6 As shown, the limiting component 3 is configured such that during the process of the pushing component 4 pushing the air handling module 2 away from the predetermined position, the limiting component 3 restricts the air handling module 2 from detaching from the mounting position R. That is, during the process of the pushing component 4 pushing the air handling module 2 away from the predetermined position, the limiting component 3 always applies a force to the air handling module 2 to restrict the air handling module 2 from detaching from the mounting position R. During the process of the pushing component 4 pushing the air handling module 2 out of the mounting position R, the limiting component 3 can keep a part of the air handling module 2 still within the mounting position R, preventing the air handling module 2 from completely detaching from the mounting position R, thereby preventing the pushing component 4 from pushing the air handling module 2 outside the mounting position R.

[0063] After the pushing component 4 pushes the air handling module 2 out of the mounting position R, at this time, part of the air handling module 2 is outside the mounting position R and the other part is still inside the mounting position R. The operator can overcome the force exerted by the limiting component 3 on the air handling module 2 to completely remove the air handling module 2 from the mounting position R, so that the air handling module 2 can safely detach from the mounting position R under the action of external force. Therefore, by setting the limiting component 3 to restrict the air handling module 2 from detaching from the mounting position R during the process of the pushing component 4 pushing the air handling module 2 away from the predetermined position, it can be avoided that the pushing component 4 pushes the air handling module 2 away from the predetermined position, which would cause the air handling module 2 to easily detach from the mounting position R. It can also be avoided that the pushing component 4 directly pushes the air handling module 2 out of the mounting position R, thereby avoiding the air handling module 2 falling and causing damage, thus facilitating the safe and reliable detachment of the air handling module 2 from the mounting cavity 10a.

[0064] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6As shown, the limiting component 3 includes a first limiting member 31 and a second limiting member 32. The first limiting member 31 is disposed on the housing 1 or the pushing component 4, and the second limiting member 32 is disposed on the air treatment module 2. The second limiting member 32 and the first limiting member 31 limit each other, so that the first limiting member 31 applies a force to restrict the air treatment module 2 from leaving the mounting cavity 10a through the second limiting member 32. At the same time, when the pushing component 4 pushes the air treatment module 2 away from the predetermined position, the first limiting member 31 can move with the air treatment module 2, thereby ensuring that the first limiting member 31 always restricts the air treatment module 2 from leaving the mounting cavity 10a during the above process.

[0065] It is understandable that when the first limiting member 31 is provided on the housing 1, the first limiting member 31 can move relative to the housing 1 so that the first limiting member 31 can adapt to the pull-out movement of the air treatment module 2. "Limiting engagement" can be understood as the interaction force generated between the first feature and the second feature, that is, the first feature directly exerts a force on the second feature to restrict the second feature and thus achieve the limiting function. For example, the first feature and the second feature can be magnetically engaged, snapped together, etc.

[0066] In addition, the first limiting member 31 may have certain movement restrictions. For example, the housing 1 may restrict the movement space and / or movement distance of the first limiting member 31 so that the first limiting member 31 does not move freely relative to the housing 1, thereby ensuring the limiting effect of the limiting component 3 on the air treatment module 2.

[0067] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32 are magnetically attracted to each other, facilitating their rapid engagement and disengagement. After engagement, a magnetic force is generated between them, causing them to attract each other and achieve a limiting engagement. This also ensures alignment of the first and second limiting members, guaranteeing the fit accuracy between the air handling module 2 and the mounting cavity 10a, and ensuring reliable installation of the air handling module 2 within the cavity 10a. When the external force exceeds the magnetic force between the first and second limiting members 31 and 32, rapid separation is achieved, allowing the air handling module 2 to quickly detach from the mounting cavity 10a. This facilitates disassembly, replacement, and maintenance of the air handling module 2.

[0068] Therefore, by setting the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32 to magnetically engage, the battery air treatment module 2 can be connected to the housing 1 without bolts. This simplifies the structure of the air treatment device 100, simplifies the installation of the air treatment module 2, improves the assembly efficiency of the air treatment module 2 and the housing 1, and facilitates the separation of the air treatment module 2 from the housing 1, making the air treatment module 2 flexible to assemble and disassemble.

[0069] Furthermore, the magnetic engagement between the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32 simplifies their structure and helps reduce costs. Of course, other limiting engagement methods can also be used between the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32, such as a snap-fit ​​engagement.

[0070] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, at least one of the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32 is a magnetic member. For example, one of the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32 is a magnetic member, and the other of the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32 is a magnetic material member, or both the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32 are magnetic members. This facilitates the flexible arrangement of the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32.

[0071] For example, in Figure 6 In the example, the first limiting member 31 is a magnet, and the second limiting member 32 is a magnetic material. The magnet always generates a magnetic attraction between the magnetic materials, causing the magnetic material to tend to move closer to the magnet. Of course, the first limiting member 31 can also be a magnetic material, and the second limiting member 32 can be a magnet.

[0072] Optionally, the magnetic material component can be a metal component, but is not limited to this.

[0073] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, a through hole 10c is formed on the housing 1. The through hole 10c can penetrate the housing 1 along the thickness direction of the housing 1 and communicate with the mounting cavity 10a. The first limiting member 31 is movably inserted through the through hole 10c and extends into the mounting cavity 10a, which facilitates direct contact between the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32. This allows a large limiting force to be generated between the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32, ensuring reliable limiting of the limiting component 3. At the same time, when the air treatment module 2 is pushed away from the predetermined position by the pushing component 4, the second limiting member 32 can move with the air treatment module 2. Then, the first limiting component 3 can move relative to the through hole 10c under the drive of the second limiting member 32, so that the first limiting member 31 can always maintain contact with the second limiting member 32 during the entire process of the pushing component 4 pushing the air treatment module 2.

[0074] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the first limiting member 31 is provided on the pushing component 4. When the pushing component 4 pushes the air treatment module 2, it can drive the first limiting member 31 to move, so that the first limiting member 31 can move with the air treatment module 2, so as to ensure that the first limiting member 31 always cooperates with the second limiting member 32 in the process of the pushing component 4 pushing the air treatment module 2 to move.

[0075] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the pushing component 4 includes a fixing member 41 and a pushing member 42. The fixing member 41 is fixed to the housing 1 to facilitate the installation of the pushing component 4. When the pushing component 4 is triggered, the pushing member 42 moves relative to the fixing member 41 to push the air treatment module 2 away from the predetermined position. The first limiting member 31 is fixed on the pushing member 42, so the first limiting member 31 can move with the pushing member 42. Thus, the pushing member 42 drives the first limiting member 31 to move simultaneously while pushing the air treatment module 2. This allows the first limiting member 31 to remain relatively stationary with the air treatment module 2 during the above process, effectively ensuring that the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32 maintain a limiting fit. This makes it easy for the first limiting member 31 to always restrict the air treatment module 2 from leaving the mounting cavity 10a, thereby improving the installation reliability of the air treatment module 2.

[0076] Of course, the first limiting member 31 can also be movably provided on the pushing member 42; for example, the first limiting member 31 can be provided on the pushing member 42 through an elastic member, so that the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32 can always be limited and cooperated during the process of the pushing component 4 pushing the air treatment module 2.

[0077] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the second limiting member 32 is made of magnetic material and is formed as a plate structure. The two opposite ends of the second limiting member 32 are respectively formed with insertion parts 322. The air treatment module 2 has a slot, and the insertion parts 322 are inserted into the slot, which facilitates the installation of the second limiting member 32.

[0078] For example, in Figure 6 In the example, the second limiting member 32 may include a body part 321 and a plug-in part 322. The body part 321 may be generally formed into a U-shaped structure. The two plug-in parts 322 are bent and connected to the two ends of the body part 321 respectively. Two slots are formed on the air treatment module 2, and each plug-in part 322 is inserted into one slot to ensure that the second limiting member 32 is reliably installed.

[0079] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the pushing component 4 has an extended state and a retracted state. When the air treatment module 2 is pressed into the predetermined position, the pushing component 4 switches to the retracted state. When the air treatment module 2, which is in the predetermined position, is pressed again, the pushing component 4 switches to the extended state to push the air treatment module 2 out of the housing 1, thereby facilitating the triggering operation of the pushing component 4.

[0080] For example, the pushing component 4 can be configured such that each press of the pushing component 4 switches it from an extended state to a retracted state, or vice versa, and the state transitions of the pushing component 4 are opposite in two consecutive presses. That is, in two consecutive presses, if one press switches the pushing component 4 from an extended state to a retracted state, then the other press switches it from a retracted state to an extended state. When the pushing component 4 is in the retracted state, the air handling module 2 is in the mounting position R; when the pushing component 4 is in the extended state, the air handling module 2 extends out of the mounting position R.

[0081] For example, when the air treatment module 2 is pressed, the air treatment module 2 can push the push component 4 to switch to the storage state, at which time the air treatment module 2 can be located in the mounting position R; when the air treatment module 2 is pressed again, the air treatment module 2 triggers the push component 4 to switch to the extension state, thereby the push component 4 can push the air treatment module 2 to extend out of the mounting position R, so as to facilitate the removal of the air treatment module 2 from the mounting position R, and thus make the air treatment module 2 detach from the mounting cavity 10a.

[0082] It is understandable that the specific structure of the push component 4 is not specifically limited here. It is only necessary to ensure that each time the push component 4 is pressed, the push component 4 can switch from the extended state to the retracted state or from the retracted state to the extended state, and the state switching of the push component 4 is opposite in two adjacent pressing operations.

[0083] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2-5 As shown, an installation port 10b is formed on one side of the mounting cavity 10a. The air treatment module 2 is pulled out and installed in the mounting cavity 10a through the installation port 10b, which helps to improve the efficiency of the installation and removal of the air treatment module 2. A through hole 10c is formed on the side of the housing 1 away from the installation port 10b. The through hole 10c communicates with the mounting cavity 10a. The pushing component 4 includes a fixing member 41 and a pushing member 42. The fixing member 41 is fixedly installed on the side of the housing 1 away from the installation port 10b. The pushing member 42 extends into the mounting cavity 10a through the through hole 10c. The pushing member 42 is movable relative to the fixing member 41 in the extended position and the retracted position. When the pushing member 42 is in the extended position, the pushing component 4 is in the extended state. When the pushing member 42 is in the retracted position, the pushing component 4 is in the retracted state. Thus, the state of the pushing component 4 can be switched by moving the pushing member 42.

[0084] The pusher 42 is adapted to engage with the air treatment module 2 via a limiting component 3. For example, the limiting component 3 includes a first limiting component 31 and a second limiting component 32. The first limiting component 31 can be located on the pusher 42, and the second limiting component 32 can be located on the air treatment module 2. Since the pusher 42 extends into the mounting cavity 10a, it facilitates the limiting engagement between the pusher 42 and the air treatment module 2, ensuring reliable limiting between them.

[0085] Optionally, when the first limiting member 31 is provided on the pushing member 42 and the first limiting member 31 is a magnetic member, the first limiting member 31 can be embedded in the pushing member 42. In this case, the pushing member 42 can protect the first limiting member 31. At the same time, the pushing member 42 separates the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32 without affecting the limiting cooperation between the first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32; but it is not limited to this.

[0086] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, a limiting groove 10d and a limiting buckle 10e are formed on the housing 1. Both the limiting groove 10d and the limiting buckle 10e are located on the side of the housing 1 away from the mounting port 10b. The limiting groove 10d has a slot, and the fixing member 41 is limited and fitted into the limiting groove 10d through the slot. The limiting buckle 10e is provided at the slot and is used to restrict the fixing member 41 within the limiting groove 10d, which facilitates the installation of the fixing member 41 and makes it easier to ensure the reliable installation of the fixing member 41, thus making it easier to ensure the reliable installation of the pushing assembly 4.

[0087] For example, in Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the example, the slot is formed on the side of the limiting groove 10d away from the mounting port 10b. The fastener 41 can be installed into the limiting groove 10d from the side of the housing 1 away from the mounting port 10b, facing towards the housing 1, which facilitates the installation of the fastener 41. When the fastener 41 is fitted into the limiting groove 10d, the limiting buckle 10e abuts against one end of the fastener 41 adjacent to the slot, preventing the fastener 41 from detaching from the limiting groove 10d. A guide surface is formed on the side of the limiting buckle 10e away from the mounting port 10b. The limiting buckle 10e can undergo elastic deformation, and the guide surface can smoothly guide the fastener 41 into the limiting groove 10d. Then, the limiting buckle 10e is fastened to the end face of the fastener 41 to achieve reliable installation of the fastener 41.

[0088] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, there can be one or more air handling modules 2, and multiple mounting positions R. The air handling module 3 can be configured in any mounting position R. Each mounting position R is provided with a limiting component 3 and a pushing component 4. The limiting component 3 corresponding to the mounting position R can prevent the air handling module 2 configured in that mounting position R from detaching from the mounting cavity 10a. The pushing component 4 corresponding to the mounting position R can push the air handling module 2 configured in that mounting position R away from a predetermined position so that the air handling module 2 extends out of the mounting position R.

[0089] When there is one air handling module 2, it can be configured at any one of the multiple mounting positions R. When there are multiple air handling modules 2, each air handling module 2 can be configured at any one of the multiple mounting positions R, which makes the assembly between the air handling module 2 and the housing 1 highly versatile and improves the assembly efficiency between the air handling module 2 and the housing 1. Moreover, when there are multiple air handling modules 2, the relative positions of the multiple air handling modules 2 can be reasonably adjusted according to actual needs to make reasonable use of the multiple air handling modules 2. In the description of this invention, "multiple" means two or more.

[0090] It is understandable that the purification effects of multiple air handling modules 2 on the airflow may be the same or different. For example, multiple air handling modules 2 may all be filter modules, or multiple air handling modules 2 may include filter modules, humidification modules, sterilization and disinfection modules, etc.

[0091] For example, in Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the example, there are five mounting positions R, and each mounting position R has a retractable air handling module 2. The five mounting positions R are arranged sequentially along a direction perpendicular to the retraction direction, and each air handling module 2 can be configured in any one of the five predetermined positions. It can be understood that the number of air handling modules 2 can be equal to the number of mounting positions R, or the number of air handling modules 2 can be less than the number of mounting positions R.

[0092] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the limiting component 3 and the pushing component 4 are both located on the side of the air treatment module 2 away from the mounting port 10b, and the limiting component 3 and the pushing component 4 are located in the middle of the side of the air treatment module 2 away from the mounting port 10b, so as to prevent the air treatment module 2 from twisting during the pulling process and improve the smoothness of pulling.

[0093] An air conditioner 200 according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 101 and an air handling unit 100, the air handling unit 100 being disposed within the housing 101. The air handling unit 100 is the same as the air handling unit 100 described in the first aspect embodiment of the present invention.

[0094] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner 200, by adopting the air handling device 100 described above, achieves stable installation and quick disassembly of the air handling module 2, which facilitates reliable use and convenient maintenance of the air conditioner 200.

[0095] For example, in Figure 11 and Figure 12 In the example, the housing 101 includes a front panel 1011, a rear casing 1012, a top cover 1013, and a chassis 1014. The top cover 1013 is located at the upper end of the front panel 1011 and the rear casing 1012, and the chassis 1014 is located at the lower end of the front panel 1011 and the rear casing 1012. The front panel 1011 includes an upper panel 1011a and a lower panel 1011b. The air conditioner 200 also includes a duct component 102, a heat exchanger component 103, and an air outlet frame component 104. The air handling unit 100 is located in the lower middle part of the housing 101, and is situated below the duct component 102. The air handling module 2 can be located in the middle of the air handling unit 100 in the vertical direction. The left and right sides of the air handling unit 100 can be connected to the rear casing 1012 by fasteners such as screws.

[0096] It is understandable that air conditioner 200 can be a split-type air conditioner or an integrated air conditioner.

[0097] Other configurations and operations of the air conditioner 200 according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0098] The following is for reference. Figures 1-8 An air handling apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to a specific example. It is to be understood that the following description is merely illustrative and not intended to limit the invention in any particular way.

[0099] like Figures 1-3 As shown, the air handling device 100 includes a housing 1 and an air handling module 2. An installation cavity 10a is formed inside the housing 1, and an installation port 10b is formed on the front side of the installation cavity 10a. The air handling module 2 is installed in the installation cavity 10a through the installation port 10b in a front-back direction. The air handling module 2 has a first slide rail, and the installation cavity 10a has a second slide rail. Both the first slide rail and the second slide rail extend in the front-back direction, and the first slide rail and the second slide rail slide in a front-back sliding fit.

[0100] There are multiple air handling modules 2, which are stacked sequentially in the vertical direction. Each air handling module 2 is removably installed in the mounting cavity 10a in the front-back direction. There are multiple mounting positions R, and each mounting position R is configured with an air handling module 2. Each air handling module 2 has a predetermined position during the pulling process. When the air handling module 2 is in the predetermined position, it is located in the corresponding mounting position R. At this time, the air handling module 2 and the housing 1 are assembled and the air handling device 100 can be used normally.

[0101] like Figures 2-6 As shown, the air handling module 100 also includes multiple limiting components 3 and multiple pushing components 4. The number of air handling modules 2 is equal to the number of mounting positions R. Each air handling module 2 has a limiting component 3 and a pushing component 4 respectively on its rear middle part. The limiting component 3 is used to apply force to the air handling module 2 to restrict the air handling module 2 from detaching from the mounting cavity 10a. The pushing component 4 is used to apply force to the air handling module 2 to push the air handling module 2 away from the predetermined position, so that the air handling module 2 extends out of the mounting position R.

[0102] When the pushing component 4 is not triggered, it does not exert any force on the air handling module 2 to move it away from the predetermined position. However, when the pushing component 4 is triggered, it exerts a force on the air handling module 2 to move it away from the predetermined position. For example, the pushing component 4 can be configured such that each press of the pushing component 4 switches it from an extended state to a retracted state, or vice versa, with the state switching of the pushing component 4 being opposite between two consecutive presses. The user can press the air handling module 2 to press the pushing component 4.

[0103] During the process of pushing component 4 to push air treatment module 2 away from the predetermined position, limiting component 3 always applies force to air treatment module 2 to prevent air treatment module 2 from leaving the mounting cavity 10a.

[0104] For example, such as Figure 6As shown, the limiting component 3 includes a first limiting member 31 and a second limiting member 32. The first limiting member 31 is a magnet, and the second limiting member 32 is a magnetic material. The first limiting member 31 and the second limiting member 32 are magnetically attracted to each other. The second limiting member 32 is disposed on the air treatment module 2. The pushing component 4 includes a pushing member 41 and a pushing member 42. The fixing member 41 is disposed on the rear side of the housing 1. The pushing member 42 is movably engaged with the fixing member 41, and the pushing member 42 extends into the mounting cavity 10a through the through hole 10c on the rear side of the housing 1. The first limiting member 31 is embedded in the pushing member 42. In the extended state, the pushing member 42 is in the extended position. In the retracted state, the pushing member 42 is in the retracted position. Therefore, the length of the pushing component 4 in the extended state is greater than the length of the pushing component 4 in the retracted state.

[0105] exist Figure 6 In the example, the air handling module 2 is a filter module, and it includes a functional filter and a bracket. The functional filter is mounted on the bracket, which is pull-out compatible with the mounting cavity 10a. The second limiting member 32 is located at the rear end of the bracket. When disassembling the air handling module 2, the bracket can be pressed, and the bracket pushes the pushing component 4 to switch to the extended state, causing the air handling module 2 to extend out of the mounting position R. At this time, the user can overcome the force exerted by the limiting component 3 on the bracket to remove the air handling module 2 from the mounting position R. When installing the air handling module 2, it can be inserted into the mounting cavity 10a through the mounting port 10b, so that the second limiting member 32 and the first limiting member 31 are magnetically engaged. Pressing the bracket pushes the pushing component 4 to switch to the retracted state, and the air handling module 2 moves into the mounting position R under the action of the first limiting member 31 to complete the installation of the air handling module 2.

[0106] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0107] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or to implicitly indicate the quantity of the technical features indicated. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0108] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0109] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0110] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0111] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air handling device, characterized in that, include: A housing, wherein an airflow channel is defined within the housing, an installation cavity is formed within the airflow channel, and an installation position is provided within the installation cavity; An air handling module is provided in the mounting position and is removable. The air handling module has a predetermined position during the retraction process, and in the predetermined position, the air handling module is located within the mounting position. A limiting component, the limiting component being used to prevent the air treatment module from detaching from the mounting cavity; A pushing component for pushing the air handling module away from the predetermined position so that at least a portion of the air handling module extends out of the mounting position; The pushing component is configured to push the air handling module away from the predetermined position when triggered, and the limiting component is configured to restrict the air handling module from detaching from the mounting position during the process of the pushing component pushing the air handling module away from the predetermined position; The limiting component includes: A first limiting member and a second limiting member, wherein the first limiting member is disposed on the pushing assembly, and the second limiting member is disposed on the air treatment module and magnetically engages with the first limiting member; The second limiting member includes a body and a plug-in part. The body is formed into a U-shaped structure, and the two plug-in parts are bent and connected to the two ends of the body respectively. The air treatment module has two slots, and each plug-in part is inserted into one of the slots.

2. The air handling apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, A through hole is formed on the housing, the through hole is connected to the mounting cavity, and the first limiting member is movably inserted through the through hole and extends into the mounting cavity.

3. The air handling apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting member is provided on the pushing assembly.

4. The air handling apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pushing component includes a fixing member and a pushing member. The fixing member is fixed to the housing. When the pushing component is triggered, the pushing member moves relative to the fixing member to push the air treatment module away from the predetermined position. The first limiting member is fixed to the pushing member.

5. The air handling apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the first limiting member and the second limiting member is a magnetic member.

6. The air handling apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second limiting member is made of magnetic material and is formed into a plate-like structure. The two opposite ends of the second limiting member are respectively formed with insertion parts. The air treatment module has a slot, and the insertion part is inserted into the slot.

7. The air handling apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The pushing component has an extended state and a retracted state. When the air treatment module is pressed into the predetermined position, the pushing component is pushed to switch to the retracted state. When the air treatment module located in the predetermined position is pressed again, the pushing component switches to the extended state to push the air treatment module out of the housing.

8. The air handling apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, A mounting opening is formed on one side of the mounting cavity. The air treatment module is retractably mounted in the mounting cavity through the mounting opening. A through hole is formed on the side of the housing away from the mounting opening, and the through hole communicates with the mounting cavity. The pushing assembly includes a fixing member and a pushing member. The fixing member is fixedly installed on the side of the housing away from the mounting opening. The pushing member extends into the mounting cavity through the through hole and moves relative to the fixing member between an extended position and a retracted position. The pushing member is adapted to engage with the air treatment module through the limiting assembly. Specifically, when the pusher is in the extended position, the pusher assembly is in the extended state; when the pusher is in the retracted position, the pusher assembly is in the retracted state.

9. The air handling apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing has a limiting groove and a limiting buckle. The limiting groove has an opening. The fixing member is limited and fitted into the limiting groove through the opening. The limiting buckle is located at the opening and is used to restrict the fixing member within the limiting groove.

10. The air handling apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple mounting positions, and the air handling module can be configured in any of the mounting positions. Each mounting position is provided with a limiting component and a pushing component.

11. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes a housing and an air handling device according to any one of claims 1-10, wherein the air handling device is disposed within the housing.

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