Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner having the same

By setting up a hollow structure and a diversion structure in the air-conditioning indoor unit to collect condensate water, the problems of high production costs of the air-conditioner and internal wet and mold are solved, and cost reduction and user experience are achieved.

CN115468230BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-02GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Application Number
CN202211296670.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-10-21
Publication Date
2025-09-02
Estimated Expiration
2042-10-21

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Technical Problem

Existing air conditioners are costly to produce and are prone to internal moisture and mildew.

Method used

An air-conditioning indoor unit is designed, including an air inlet panel component, an evaporator component and an air duct component. By setting a hollow weight reduction opening on the partition component, a water connection component is installed in the weight reduction opening to collect condensate water. At the same time, the condensate water in the air duct is collected by using the deflection recess and the deflection protrusion, the assembly of parts is simplified and mold is prevented.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the production cost of air conditioners, reduces the accumulation of condensate water inside the air conditioner, prevents mold, and improves user experience and market competitiveness.

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Abstract

The present invention provides an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner having the same. The air conditioner indoor unit includes an air inlet panel component, an evaporator assembly, and an air duct component. The evaporator assembly and the air duct component are both arranged inside the air inlet panel component. The evaporator assembly includes: an evaporator body and a refrigerant tube group. Along the circumference of the evaporator assembly, the evaporator body has a first end body portion and a second end body portion, the first end body portion being connected to the refrigerant tube group, and the second end body portion being connected to the air duct component. An evaporator bracket is mounted on the air inlet panel component. The evaporator bracket is provided with a partition component. A weight-reducing opening is provided in the portion of the partition component located between the refrigerant tube group and the air inlet panel component. The present invention solves the problem of high production costs of air conditioners in the prior art.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of air conditioning, and in particular to an air conditioning indoor unit and an air conditioner having the same. Background Art

[0002] The rapid development of science and technology has improved people's quality of life, and consumer demands will become more diversified. The development trend of air conditioners is gradually moving towards diversification and high efficiency.

[0003] The internal components of current air conditioners are complex to assemble, and simplifying this assembly is a topic worth exploring. Condensation is inevitable within these components during use. Poor collection of this condensation poses potential safety risks and can lead to moisture and mildew within the air conditioner.

[0004] Therefore, simplifying component assembly can reduce production costs and improve market competitiveness; optimizing condensate collection can effectively reduce mold growth inside the air conditioner and improve the user experience. However, existing heating and cooling air conditioners have the problems of high production costs and the susceptibility to moisture and mold inside the air conditioner. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide an air-conditioning indoor unit and an air conditioner having the same, so as to solve the problem of high production cost of air conditioners in the prior art.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to one aspect of the present invention, an air-conditioning indoor unit is provided, including an air inlet panel component, an evaporator assembly and an air duct component, the evaporator assembly and the air duct component are both arranged on the inner side of the air inlet panel component, the evaporator assembly includes: an evaporator body and a refrigerant tube group, along the circumference of the evaporator assembly, the evaporator body has a first end body and a second end body, the first end body is connected to the refrigerant tube group, and the second end body is connected to the air duct component; an evaporator bracket, the evaporator bracket is installed on the air inlet panel component, a partition component is provided on the evaporator bracket, and a weight-reducing opening is provided on the portion of the partition component located between the refrigerant tube group and the air inlet panel component.

[0007] Furthermore, the weight-reducing opening on the partition component is a hollow structure, the evaporator assembly includes a sealing bowl, and the air-conditioning indoor unit includes: a water receiving pan component, which is arranged below the evaporator assembly; at least a portion of the sealing bowl is located above the water receiving pan component and located at the first end body of the evaporator main body; a water receiving component, which is located in the weight-reducing opening so that the water receiving component is connected to the air inlet panel component, and the water receiving component is located at one end of the weight-reducing opening close to the sealing bowl and above the sealing bowl. The water receiving component has a water receiving trough, and a water receiving opening is provided on the side wall of the water receiving trough. The liquid on the inner side of the air inlet panel component flows into the water receiving trough and falls into the sealing bowl through the water receiving opening and then flows into the water receiving pan component.

[0008] Furthermore, the air inlet panel component includes: a positioning protrusion, which protrudes toward the evaporator assembly; a first end wall, which is located at the end of the refrigerant tube group away from the evaporator body, one end of the water receiving component has a connecting protrusion connected to the first end wall, and the other end of the water receiving component has an insertion portion for being inserted into the positioning protrusion; wherein the water receiving component is fixed to the air inlet panel component by a first fastener inserted into the connecting protrusion and the first end wall.

[0009] Furthermore, the water receiving component includes a water receiving body and a guide portion that are interconnected, the water receiving body has a water receiving groove, the guide portion extends toward a side away from the air inlet panel component to form a guide groove, and the guide groove has a water receiving opening at one end away from the water receiving groove; wherein, along the direction of liquid flow in the guide groove, the distance between the bottom wall of the guide groove and the sealing bowl gradually decreases.

[0010] Furthermore, the air conditioner indoor unit also includes: a water receiving pan component, which is arranged below the evaporator assembly; a guide recess is provided on the outer wall surface of the air duct component, which extends in a vertical direction and extends from one end of the air duct component to the other end of the air duct component; a guide protrusion is provided on the outer wall surface of the air duct component, which is located at the bottom of the guide recess and inclined toward the water receiving pan component, and at least a part of the guide recess is located above the water receiving pan component, so that the liquid in the guide recess flows into the water receiving pan component through the guide protrusion.

[0011] Furthermore, the air duct component has a main body and a chassis portion arranged at the bottom of the main body, the guide protrusion is a plate structure, the first end of the guide protrusion is connected to the chassis portion, and the second end of the guide protrusion extends to the opening of the water receiving tray component; wherein, along the direction from the first end to the second end of the guide protrusion, the upper surface of the guide protrusion gradually tilts downward.

[0012] Furthermore, the guide protrusion has an upper plate surface and a lower plate surface, and the upper plate surface is located above the lower plate surface; along the direction from the first end to the second end of the guide protrusion, the upper plate surface gradually tilts downward, and the lower plate surface gradually tilts downward; wherein, the inclination angle of the upper plate surface relative to the horizontal plane is smaller than the inclination angle of the lower plate surface relative to the horizontal plane.

[0013] Furthermore, the evaporator assembly has an evaporator bracket, and the air conditioner indoor unit also includes a water receiving pan component. A mounting plate body is provided at the bottom of the evaporator bracket, and the evaporator bracket is connected to the water receiving pan component through the mounting plate body, and the mounting plate body is provided above the water receiving pan component; wherein the mounting plate body has multiple step surfaces, and the multiple step surfaces are distributed in the vertical direction, and each step surface is provided with a water hole connected to the water receiving pan component.

[0014] Furthermore, each step surface is provided with multiple water holes, and the multiple water holes on each step surface are arranged at intervals; and / or a water hole is provided in the middle of each step surface; and / or a water hole is provided at the inner edge of each step surface; and / or the water holes are strip holes, and the water holes are linear or L-shaped structures.

[0015] Furthermore, the weight-reducing opening extends from the edge of the partition component to the first end portion; and / or the weight-reducing opening on the partition component is in the shape of an elongated strip, and the weight-reducing opening extends along the length direction of the evaporator body.

[0016] Furthermore, the evaporator assembly also includes: a fixed plate and an evaporator side plate, the evaporator side plate is arranged at one end of the refrigerant tube group close to the first end body, the evaporator side plate is fitted with the outer surface of the air duct component, the fixed plate is arranged on the second end body, the fixed plate is fitted with the outer surface of the air duct component, and a sealing component is provided between the fixed plate and the air duct component so that a cold chamber is enclosed between the evaporator body, the evaporator side plate, the air duct component and the fixed plate; the refrigerant tube group is located outside the cold chamber.

[0017] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, comprising an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner outdoor unit connected by a pipeline, wherein the air conditioner indoor unit is the air conditioner indoor unit described above.

[0018] Applying the technical solution of the present invention, an air conditioner indoor unit includes an air inlet panel assembly, an evaporator assembly, and an air duct assembly. The evaporator assembly and the air duct assembly are both disposed inside the air inlet panel assembly. The evaporator assembly includes an evaporator body and a refrigerant tube assembly. Along the circumference of the evaporator assembly, the evaporator body has a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion being connected to the refrigerant tube assembly, and the second end portion being connected to the air duct assembly. An evaporator bracket is mounted on the air inlet panel assembly. The evaporator bracket is provided with a partition member, and a weight-reducing opening is provided in the portion of the partition member located between the refrigerant tube assembly and the air inlet panel assembly. This reduces the material used for the partition member, thereby reducing the production cost of the air conditioner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which constitute part of this application, are intended to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are intended to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 An exploded view of an embodiment of an air conditioner indoor unit according to the present invention is shown;

[0021] Figure 2 Shown according to Figure 1 Assembly diagram of the air conditioner indoor unit;

[0022] Figure 3A schematic diagram of the assembly of the evaporator assembly and the air duct component of the air conditioner indoor unit according to the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 4 Shown according to Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of area A in the indoor unit of the air conditioner;

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram illustrating the assembly of an evaporator assembly and an air inlet panel of an air conditioner indoor unit according to the present invention from a first perspective is shown;

[0025] Figure 6 Shown according to Figure 5 An enlarged schematic diagram of area B in the indoor unit of the air conditioner;

[0026] Figure 7 Shown according to Figure 5 An enlarged schematic diagram of area C in the indoor unit of the air conditioner;

[0027] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of an evaporator assembly according to an embodiment of an air-conditioning indoor unit of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 9 Shown according to Figure 8 An enlarged schematic diagram of the D area in the evaporator assembly of the air conditioner indoor unit;

[0029] Figure 10 Shown according to Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of a housing component in an evaporator assembly of an air conditioner indoor unit;

[0030] Figure 11 Shown according to Figure 10 An enlarged schematic diagram of the E region of the housing component of the evaporator assembly;

[0031] Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the assembly between the evaporator assembly and the water tray component of the air conditioner indoor unit according to the present invention is shown;

[0032] Figure 13 Shown according to Figure 12 An enlarged schematic diagram of the F area of ​​the air-conditioning indoor unit;

[0033] Figure 14 Shown according to Figure 12 A schematic plan view of the assembly between the evaporator assembly and the water tray component;

[0034] Figure 15 An exploded view of an evaporator assembly of an embodiment of an air conditioner indoor unit according to the present invention is shown;

[0035] Figure 16A schematic diagram of the assembly between the evaporator assembly and the air duct component of the air conditioner indoor unit according to the present invention is shown;

[0036] Figure 17 Shown according to Figure 16 A schematic plan view of the assembly of the evaporator assembly and the air duct components;

[0037] Figure 18 Shown according to Figure 16 A cross-sectional view of the assembly between the evaporator assembly and the air duct component;

[0038] Figure 19 Shown according to Figure 18 An enlarged schematic diagram of the G area of ​​the air-conditioning indoor unit;

[0039] Figure 20 Shown according to Figure 18 An enlarged schematic diagram of the H area of ​​the air-conditioning indoor unit;

[0040] Figure 21 Shown according to Figure 18 Exploded view of the evaporator assembly and air duct components;

[0041] Figure 22 An exploded view of an air duct component, an evaporator side plate, and a fixing plate of an embodiment of an air conditioner indoor unit according to the present invention is shown;

[0042] Figure 23 A schematic diagram illustrating the assembly of the evaporator assembly and the air inlet panel component of the air conditioner indoor unit according to the present invention from a second perspective is shown;

[0043] Figure 24 Shown according to Figure 23 An enlarged schematic diagram of area I of the air-conditioning indoor unit.

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

[0045] 10. Air inlet panel component; 100. Water receiving component; 101. Water receiving groove; 102. Water receiving opening; 103. Connecting protrusion; 104. Insertion portion; 105. Water receiving body; 106. Flow guide portion; 107. Flow guide groove; 111. First fastener; 11. Positioning protrusion; 110. First end wall; 20. Evaporator assembly; 30. Air duct component; 40. Water receiving tray component; 31. Flow guide recess; 32. Flow guide protrusion; 33. Main body; 34. Chassis; 321. Upper plate surface; 322. Lower plate surface; 21. Evaporator bracket; 210. Installation Mounting plate; 211, step surface; 212, water hole; 22, sealing bowl; 24, collecting plate; 23, water trough; 230, drainage hole; 240, collecting hole; 241, collecting trough; 28, evaporator body; 25, evaporator side plate; 26, fixing plate; 261, first plate body; 2611, first plate section; 2612, second plate section; 262, second plate body; 2621, third plate section; 2622, fourth plate section; 27, refrigerant pipe group; 281, first end body; 282, second end body; 200, cold chamber; 220, partition component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0047] Please refer to Figures 1 to 24 The present invention provides an air conditioner indoor unit, including an air inlet panel component 10, an evaporator assembly 20 and an air duct component 30. The evaporator assembly 20 and the air duct component 30 are both arranged on the inner side of the air inlet panel component 10. The evaporator assembly 20 includes: an evaporator body 28 and a refrigerant tube group 27. Along the circumference of the evaporator assembly 20, the evaporator body 28 has a first end body portion 281 and a second end body portion 282. The first end body portion 281 is connected to the refrigerant tube group 27, and the second end body portion 282 is connected to the air duct component 30; an evaporator bracket 21. The evaporator bracket 21 is installed on the air inlet panel component 10. A partition component 220 is provided on the evaporator bracket 21. A weight-reducing opening is provided on the portion of the partition component 220 located between the refrigerant tube group 27 and the air inlet panel component 10.

[0048] The air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention includes an air inlet panel assembly 10, an evaporator assembly 20, and an air duct assembly 30. The evaporator assembly 20 and the air duct assembly 30 are both disposed inside the air inlet panel assembly 10. The evaporator assembly 20 includes an evaporator body 28 and a refrigerant tube assembly 27. Along the circumference of the evaporator assembly 20, the evaporator body 28 has a first end portion 281 and a second end portion 282. The first end portion 281 is connected to the refrigerant tube assembly 27, and the second end portion 282 is connected to the air duct assembly 30. An evaporator bracket 21 is mounted on the air inlet panel assembly 10. The evaporator bracket 21 is provided with a partition member 220. A weight-reducing opening is provided in the portion of the partition member 220 located between the refrigerant tube assembly 27 and the air inlet panel assembly 10. This reduces the material used for the partition member, thereby reducing the production cost of the air conditioner.

[0049] In the embodiment of the present application, the partition component 220 is connected to the air inlet panel component 10 .

[0050] Specifically, the weight-reducing opening on the partition component 220 is a hollow structure, and the evaporator assembly 20 includes a sealing bowl 22, at least a portion of which is located above the water receiving tray component 40 and located at the first end portion 281 of the evaporator main body 28; the air conditioner indoor unit includes: a water receiving tray component 40, which is arranged below the evaporator assembly 20; a water receiving component 100, which is located in the weight-reducing opening so that the water receiving component 100 is connected to the air inlet panel component 10, and the water receiving component 100 is located at one end of the weight-reducing opening close to the sealing bowl 22 and above the sealing bowl 22, and the water receiving component 100 has a water receiving groove 101, and the water receiving groove 101 has a water receiving groove 102. A water receiving opening 102 is provided on the side wall of the air inlet panel assembly 10. Liquid on the inner surface of the air inlet panel assembly 10 flows into the water receiving groove 101, falls into the sealing bowl 22 through the water receiving opening 102, and then flows into the water receiving tray assembly 40. The present application further reduces the material used for the partition assembly by providing a hollowed-out weight-reducing opening in the partition assembly. A water receiving component is provided within the weight-reducing opening to collect condensed water generated by the refrigerant pipe assembly 27 on the air inlet panel assembly 10 through the water receiving component 100. This alleviates the problem of incomplete collection of condensed water caused by the weight-reducing opening in the partition assembly, which can lead to moisture and mildew inside the air conditioner. Since the connection between the partition assembly 220 and the air inlet panel assembly 10 does not need to be considered in terms of sealing quality, the assembly of the partition assembly is simplified.

[0051] Specifically, the air inlet panel component 10 includes: a positioning protrusion 11, the positioning protrusion 11 protrudes toward the evaporator assembly 20; a first end wall 110, the first end wall 110 is located at one end of the refrigerant tube group 27 away from the evaporator body 28, one end of the water receiving component 100 has a connecting protrusion 103 connected to the first end wall 110, and the other end of the water receiving component 100 has an insertion portion 104 for being inserted into the positioning protrusion 11; wherein, the water receiving component 100 is fixed to the air inlet panel component 10 by a first fastener 111 inserted into the connecting protrusion 103 and the first end wall 110.

[0052] The air inlet panel component 10 further includes a second end wall. The first end wall 110 and the second end wall are distributed at both ends of the air inlet panel component 10 along the circumference of the air inlet panel component 10 .

[0053] Specifically, the water receiving component 100 includes a water receiving body 105 and a guide portion 106 that are interconnected. The water receiving body 105 has a water receiving groove 101. The guide portion 106 extends toward a side away from the air inlet panel component 10 to form a guide groove 107. The guide groove 107 has a water receiving opening 102 at one end away from the water receiving groove 101. wherein, along the liquid flow direction in the guide groove 107, the distance between the bottom wall of the guide groove 107 and the sealing bowl 22 gradually decreases to buffer the condensed water, thereby preventing the condensed water from splashing.

[0054] Specifically, the condensed water generated by the cooling radiation of the refrigerant pipe group 27 of the evaporator assembly to the air inlet panel component 10 flows to the water receiving pan through the water receiving component 100 .

[0055] In the embodiment of the present application, the air conditioner indoor unit includes a water receiving pan component 40, which is arranged below the evaporator assembly 20; wherein the outer wall surface of the air duct component 30 is provided with a guide recess 31, which extends in the vertical direction and extends from one end of the air duct component 30 to the other end of the air duct component 30; the outer wall surface of the air duct component 30 is provided with a guide protrusion 32, which is located at the bottom of the guide recess 31 and inclined toward the water receiving pan component 40, and at least a portion of the guide recess 31 is located above the water receiving pan component 40, so that the liquid in the guide recess 31 flows into the water receiving pan component 40 through the guide protrusion 32. In this way, the condensed water generated inside the air conditioner indoor unit can be guided by the joint guiding effect of the guide recess and the guide protrusion to guide the condensed water generated in the air duct to the inside of the water receiving pan component 40, so that the condensed water is collected by the water receiving pan component 40 to prevent the air conditioner from being easily damp and mildewed.

[0056] Because the present invention utilizes the deflection recess 31 and the deflection protrusion 32 to collect condensed water generated at the top of the air duct component, it eliminates the need to rely on the insulation of foam to prevent condensation, thereby reducing the number of components within the air conditioner and simplifying assembly. Specifically, the evaporator assembly 20 is assembled onto the air inlet panel component 10, with the evaporator assembly 20 and the air inlet panel component 10 positioned together using pin holes and fastened with screws. The air duct component 30 is assembled onto the evaporator assembly 20, with the evaporator assembly 20 and the air duct component positioned together using pin holes and fastened with screws.

[0057] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the air duct component 30 has a main body 33 and a chassis portion 34 arranged at the bottom of the main body 33, the guide protrusion 32 is a plate structure, the first end of the guide protrusion 32 is connected to the chassis portion 34, and the second end of the guide protrusion 32 extends to the opening of the water receiving tray component 40; wherein, along the direction from the first end to the second end of the guide protrusion 32, the upper surface of the guide protrusion 32 gradually tilts downward to allow the condensed water to flow to the water receiving tray.

[0058] Specifically, the air duct component 30 has an air deflector assembly, the main body 33 has a mounting cavity for mounting the air deflector assembly, and the chassis 34 is located below the air deflector assembly.

[0059] In an embodiment of the present application, the guide protrusion 32 has an upper plate surface 321 and a lower plate surface 322, and the upper plate surface 321 is located above the lower plate surface 322; along the direction from the first end to the second end of the guide protrusion 32, the upper plate surface 321 gradually tilts downward, and the lower plate surface 322 gradually tilts downward; wherein, the inclination angle of the upper plate surface 321 relative to the horizontal plane is smaller than the inclination angle of the lower plate surface 322 relative to the horizontal plane, so that the condensed water can slowly flow into the water receiving tray component 40 to prevent the condensed water from splashing out.

[0060] Specifically, the upper plate surface 321 has a first guide end, which is located at the end of the upper plate surface 321 away from the bottom plate portion 34, and the lower plate surface 322 has a second guide end, which is located at the end of the lower plate surface 322 away from the bottom plate portion 34. The first guide end and the second guide end are connected by a guide side edge; wherein, in the direction away from the bottom plate portion 34, the second guide end protrudes from the first guide end, so that the guide side edge is tilted so that after the condensed water passes through the guidance of the upper plate surface 321, the condensed water is further guided by the guide side edge to prevent the flow rate of the condensed water from being too high and causing the condensed water to splash out.

[0061] like Figure 8 、 Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, the evaporator assembly 20 has an evaporator bracket 21, and a mounting plate 210 is provided at the bottom of the evaporator bracket 21. The evaporator bracket 21 is connected to the water receiving tray component 40 through the mounting plate 210, and the mounting plate 210 is arranged above the water receiving tray component 40; wherein, the mounting plate 210 has a plurality of step surfaces 211, and the plurality of step surfaces 211 are distributed in the vertical direction, and each step surface 211 is provided with a water hole 212 connected to the water receiving tray component 40, so as to introduce the dispersed condensed water into the water receiving tray component as much as possible through the water hole 212 to prevent moisture and mildew inside the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0062] Optionally, each step surface 211 is provided with a plurality of water holes 212, and the plurality of water holes 212 on each step surface 211 are arranged at intervals; and / or a water hole 212 is provided in the middle of each step surface 211; and / or a water hole 212 is provided at the inner edge of each step surface 211; and / or the water hole 212 is a strip hole, and the water hole 212 is a linear or L-shaped structure.

[0063] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the evaporator assembly 20 has an evaporator bracket 21, and the inner wall surface of the evaporator bracket 21 is provided with a sealing bowl 22, the sealing bowl 22 has a water receiving groove, and the bottom of the sealing bowl 22 is provided with a water outlet connected to the water receiving groove; at least part of the sealing bowl 22 is located above the water receiving tray component 40 and is arranged opposite to the water receiving tray component 40, so that the liquid on the inner side surface of the evaporator bracket 21 flows into the water receiving groove and falls into the water receiving tray component 40 through the water outlet.

[0064] In an embodiment of the present application, the evaporator assembly 20 has an evaporator bracket 21 and a collecting tray 24. A water collection trough 23 is provided on the inner side of the top of the evaporator bracket 21, and a drainage hole 230 is provided at the bottom of the water collection trough 23. The collecting tray 24 is provided on the inner side wall of the evaporator bracket 21. The collecting tray 24 is located below the water collection trough 23 to collect the liquid flowing down from the water collection trough 23.

[0065] Specifically, the collecting tray 24 is provided with collecting holes 240 , which pass through opposite end surfaces of the collecting tray 24 , so that the liquid in the collecting tray 24 flows out through the collecting holes 240 and flows into the water receiving tray component 40 .

[0066] Optionally, the collecting hole 240 is opposite to the fin evaporator body of the evaporator assembly 20, so that the liquid falling from the collecting hole 240 flows onto the fins and is guided to the water collecting tray component 40 through the fins; and / or there are multiple collecting holes 240, and the multiple collecting holes 240 are arranged at intervals; and / or a collecting groove 241 is provided on the collecting tray 24, and the collecting groove 241 is connected to the collecting hole 240, and the free end of the collecting groove 241 extends toward the edge of the collecting tray 24.

[0067] Specifically, the weight-reducing opening extends from the edge of the partition component 220 to the first end portion 281 ; and / or the weight-reducing opening on the partition component 220 is in a long strip shape, and the weight-reducing opening extends along the length direction of the evaporator body 28 .

[0068] In the embodiment of the present application, the weight-reducing opening extends from an edge of a side adjacent to the first end wall 110 to the first end portion 281 of the evaporator body 28. The weight-reducing opening forms a U-shaped opening formed by a first side, a second side, and a third side. The first side and the third side are disposed opposite each other, and the ends of the second side are connected to the first side and the third side, respectively. The second side extends along the extension direction of the evaporator body 28. This minimizes the material used for the partition member 220, and eliminates the need to consider sealing between the partition member and the air inlet panel member 10 during installation, simplifying assembly of the partition member.

[0069] Specifically, the evaporator assembly 20 also includes: a fixed plate 26 and an evaporator side plate 25. The evaporator side plate 25 is arranged at one end of the refrigerant tube group 27 near the first end body 281. The evaporator side plate 25 is in contact with the outer surface of the air duct component 30. The fixed plate 26 is arranged on the second end body 282. The fixed plate 26 is in contact with the outer surface of the air duct component 30. A sealing component is provided between the fixed plate 26 and the air duct component 30 so that the evaporator body 28, the evaporator side plate 25, the air duct component 30 and the fixed plate 26 form a cold chamber 200. In addition, the present application can enhance the sealing performance between the second end body 282 and the air duct component 30 by providing a sealing component to prevent condensation water from being generated at the second end body 282. The refrigerant tube group 27 is located outside the cold chamber 200, and the refrigerant tube group 27 is connected to the air inlet panel component 10.

[0070] In the embodiments of the present application, Figure 20 As shown, the evaporator assembly 20 also includes an evaporator bracket 21. The fixing plate 26 includes a first plate body 261 and a second plate body 262. The first plate body 261 has a first plate segment 2611 and a second plate segment 2612. The second plate body 262 has a third plate segment 2621 and a fourth plate segment 2622. The first plate segment 2611 and the third plate segment 2621 are arranged overlapping, and the second plate segment 2612 extends toward a side away from the second end body 282 so that the second plate segment 2612 is aligned with the evaporator bracket 21. The fourth plate segment 2622 extends in the same direction as the first plate segment 2611. This arrangement can enhance the stability of the connection between the second end body and the air duct component.

[0071] Optionally, the first plate portion 261 and the second plate portion 262 are an integral structure.

[0072] Specifically, the evaporator side plate 25 is a strip plate extending along the length of the evaporator body 28; and / or the fixing plate 26 is a strip plate extending along the length of the evaporator body 28; and / or the sealing component is a sponge.

[0073] The present invention provides an air conditioner, comprising an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner outdoor unit connected through a pipeline, wherein the air conditioner indoor unit is the above-mentioned air conditioner indoor unit.

[0074] In summary, the air-conditioning indoor unit of the present invention solves the problems of complex assembly and large number of parts and materials between the evaporator component and the air duct component, and the air-conditioning indoor unit of the present application includes multiple water receiving positions (the water receiving positions include the guide recess 31 and the guide protrusion 32, multiple water holes 212 on the mounting plate 210, the sealing bowl 22, the water receiving component 100, the water accumulation tank 23 and the collecting plate 24, etc.), so as to collect the condensed water in the air-conditioning indoor unit as much as possible through multiple water receiving positions, reduce the possibility of condensed water remaining inside the cabinet, thereby avoiding the mold inside the air-conditioning due to condensed water, and using the air-conditioning in a healthy way, which is conducive to improving user experience and enhancing product market competitiveness.

[0075] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0076] The air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention includes an air inlet panel assembly 10, an evaporator assembly 20, and an air duct assembly 30. The evaporator assembly 20 and the air duct assembly 30 are both disposed inside the air inlet panel assembly 10. The evaporator assembly 20 includes an evaporator body 28 and a refrigerant tube assembly 27. Along the circumference of the evaporator assembly 20, the evaporator body 28 has a first end portion 281 and a second end portion 282. The first end portion 281 is connected to the refrigerant tube assembly 27, and the second end portion 282 is connected to the air duct assembly 30. An evaporator bracket 21 is mounted on the air inlet panel assembly 10. The evaporator bracket 21 is provided with a partition member 220. A weight-reducing opening is provided in the portion of the partition member 220 located between the refrigerant tube assembly 27 and the air inlet panel assembly 10. This reduces the material used for the partition member, thereby reducing the production cost of the air conditioner.

[0077] Secondly, the present application provides a hollow structure for the weight-reducing opening and provides a water receiving member 100 for collecting water, further reducing the material used in the partition member. Furthermore, a water receiving member is provided within the weight-reducing opening to collect condensed water generated by the refrigerant tube assembly 27 on the air inlet panel member 10 through the water receiving member 100. This alleviates the problem of incomplete collection of condensed water inside the air conditioner due to the weight-reducing opening in the partition member, which can lead to moisture and mildew inside the air conditioner. Since the connection between the partition member 220 and the air inlet panel member 10 does not need to be considered in terms of sealing quality, the assembly of the partition member is simplified.

[0078] Again, the present application collects the condensed water generated on the top of the air duct component by setting a guide recess 31 and a guide protrusion 32. In this way, the generation of condensed water can be prevented without relying on the heat-insulating effect of the foam, thereby further reducing the number of components in the air conditioner and simplifying the assembly of components in the air conditioner.

[0079] The foregoing description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations of the present invention are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit, comprising an air inlet panel component (10), an evaporator assembly (20) and an air duct component (30), wherein the evaporator assembly (20) and the air duct component (30) are both arranged on the inner side of the air inlet panel component (10), and characterized in that: The evaporator assembly (20) comprises: An evaporator body (28) and a refrigerant tube group (27), along the circumference of the evaporator assembly (20), the evaporator body (28) has a first end body portion (281) and a second end body portion (282), the first end body portion (281) is connected to the refrigerant tube group (27), and the second end body portion (282) is connected to the air duct component (30); an evaporator bracket (21), the evaporator bracket (21) being mounted on the air inlet panel component (10), a partition component (220) being provided on the evaporator bracket (21), and a weight-reducing opening being provided on a portion of the partition component (220) located between the refrigerant tube group (27) and the air inlet panel component (10); The weight-reducing opening on the partition component (220) is a hollow structure, and the evaporator assembly (20) includes a sealing bowl (22); a water receiving tray component (40), the water receiving tray component (40) being arranged below the evaporator assembly (20); at least a portion of the sealing bowl (22) being located above the water receiving tray component (40) and located at a first end portion (281) of the evaporator main body (28); A water receiving component (100) is provided, wherein the water receiving component (100) is located in the weight-reducing opening so as to connect the water receiving component (100) with the air inlet panel component (10). The water receiving component (100) is located at one end of the weight-reducing opening close to the sealing bowl (22) and above the sealing bowl (22). The water receiving component (100) has a water receiving groove (101), and a water receiving opening (102) is provided on the side wall of the water receiving groove (101). Liquid on the inner side surface of the air inlet panel component (10) flows into the water receiving groove (101) and falls into the sealing bowl (22) through the water receiving opening (102) and then flows into the water receiving tray component (40).

2. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet panel component (10) comprises: a positioning protrusion (11), the positioning protrusion (11) protruding toward the evaporator assembly (20); a first end wall (110), the first end wall (110) being located at an end of the refrigerant tube group (27) away from the evaporator body (28), one end of the water receiving component (100) having a connecting protrusion (103) connected to the first end wall (110), and the other end of the water receiving component (100) having an inserting portion (104) for inserting into the positioning protrusion (11); The water receiving component (100) is fixed to the air inlet panel component (10) by means of a first fastener (111) inserted into the connecting protrusion (103) and the first end wall (110).

3. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water receiving component (100) comprises a water receiving body (105) and a flow guide portion (106) connected to each other, the water receiving body (105) having the water receiving groove (101), the flow guide portion (106) extending toward a side away from the air inlet panel component (10) to form a flow guide groove (107), and the end of the flow guide groove (107) away from the water receiving groove (101) having the water receiving opening (102); Wherein, along the liquid flow direction in the guide groove (107), the distance between the bottom wall of the guide groove (107) and the sealing bowl (22) gradually decreases.

4. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air conditioner indoor unit also includes: a water receiving tray component (40), the water receiving tray component (40) being arranged below the evaporator assembly (20); The outer wall surface of the air duct component (30) is provided with a flow guiding recess (31), and the flow guiding recess (31) extends in a vertical direction and extends from one end of the air duct component (30) to the other end of the air duct component (30); The outer wall surface of the air duct component (30) is provided with a flow-guiding protrusion (32), the flow-guiding protrusion (32) is located at the bottom of the flow-guiding recess (31) and is inclined toward the water receiving tray component (40), and at least a portion of the flow-guiding recess (31) is located above the water receiving tray component (40), so that the liquid in the flow-guiding recess (31) flows into the water receiving tray component (40) through the flow-guiding protrusion (32).

5. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The air duct component (30) comprises a main body (33) and a bottom plate (34) arranged at the bottom of the main body (33); the flow-guiding protrusion (32) is a plate structure; a first end of the flow-guiding protrusion (32) is connected to the bottom plate (34); and a second end of the flow-guiding protrusion (32) extends to an opening of the water receiving tray component (40); Wherein, along the direction from the first end to the second end of the flow-guiding protrusion (32), the upper surface of the flow-guiding protrusion (32) gradually slopes downward.

6. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The flow-guiding protrusion (32) has an upper plate surface (321) and a lower plate surface (322), wherein the upper plate surface (321) is located above the lower plate surface (322); along the direction from the first end to the second end of the flow-guiding protrusion (32), the upper plate surface (321) gradually tilts downward, and the lower plate surface (322) gradually tilts downward; wherein the tilt angle of the upper plate surface (321) relative to the horizontal plane is smaller than the tilt angle of the lower plate surface (322) relative to the horizontal plane.

7. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The evaporator assembly (20) comprises an evaporator bracket (21), and the air conditioner indoor unit further comprises a water receiving pan component (40). A mounting pan body (210) is provided at the bottom of the evaporator bracket (21), and the evaporator bracket (21) is connected to the water receiving pan component (40) via the mounting pan body (210). The mounting pan body (210) is provided above the water receiving pan component (40); wherein the mounting pan body (210) comprises a plurality of step surfaces (211), the plurality of step surfaces (211) being distributed in a vertical direction, and each of the step surfaces (211) is provided with a water through hole (212) communicating with the water receiving pan component (40).

8. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 7, characterized in that: A plurality of water holes (212) are provided on each step surface (211), and the plurality of water holes (212) on each step surface (211) are arranged at intervals; and / or The water hole (212) is provided in the middle of each step surface (211); and / or A water hole (212) is provided at the inner edge of each step surface (211); and / or The water through hole (212) is a strip-shaped hole, and the water through hole (212) is a linear or L-shaped structure.

9. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The weight-reducing opening extends from the edge of the partition component (220) to the first end body portion (281); and / or, The weight-reducing opening on the partition component (220) is in the shape of an elongated strip, and the weight-reducing opening extends along the length direction of the evaporator body (28).

10. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The evaporator assembly (20) further comprises: A fixed plate (26) and an evaporator side plate (25), wherein the evaporator side plate (25) is arranged at one end of the refrigerant tube group (27) close to the first end body (281), and the evaporator side plate (25) is in contact with the outer surface of the air duct component (30). The fixed plate (26) is arranged on the second end body (282), and the fixed plate (26) is in contact with the outer surface of the air duct component (30). A sealing component is provided between the fixed plate (26) and the air duct component (30), so that a cold chamber (200) is formed between the evaporator body (28), the evaporator side plate (25), the air duct component (30) and the fixed plate (26); and the refrigerant tube group (27) is located outside the cold chamber (200).

11. An air conditioner comprising an indoor unit and an outdoor unit connected by a pipe, characterized in that: The air-conditioning indoor unit is the air-conditioning indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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