A side cover and outdoor air conditioner

Abstract

This invention provides a side cover and an outdoor air conditioner, including: a receiving part and a draining part; the receiving part is connected to the draining part; wherein, the receiving part is used to support the evaporator component in the outdoor air conditioner, and condensate on the evaporator component flows into the draining part through the receiving part. The receiving part supports the evaporator component in the outdoor air conditioner; when condensate forms on the surface of the evaporator component, the condensate first flows into the receiving part; since the receiving part is connected to the draining part, the condensate flowing into the receiving part flows into the draining part; due to the guidance of the draining part, even if the air conditioner is tilted, the condensate flowing into the draining part will not leak into other components inside the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of outdoor air conditioning technology, and in particular to a side cover and an outdoor air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In actual operation, when hot air encounters the evaporator inside the air conditioner for heat exchange, condensation forms on the surface of the evaporator and flows down the surface of the evaporator.

[0003] When a portable outdoor air conditioner is tilted due to its working environment, condensate will flow out from the pre-installed water collection device due to the tilt angle and into the interior of the air conditioner, causing damage to various internal components. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above problems, embodiments of the present invention are proposed to provide a side cover and outdoor air conditioner that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0005] To address the above problems, embodiments of the present invention disclose a side cover, comprising: a receiving portion and a draining portion;

[0006] The receiving part is connected to the drainage part;

[0007] The receiving part is used to support the evaporator component in the outdoor air conditioner, and the condensate on the evaporator component flows into the draining part through the receiving part.

[0008] Preferably, the receiving part includes a water receiving component and a fixing plate component;

[0009] The water receiving component is connected to the fixed plate component, and the water receiving component is in communication with the drainage part;

[0010] The fixing plate assembly is used to support the evaporation component.

[0011] The preferred fixing plate assembly includes a fixing plate and a connecting adjustment component;

[0012] The fixed plate assembly is connected to the evaporation component via the connecting adjustment member, and there is a gap between the evaporation component and the fixed plate;

[0013] The size of the gap is adjusted by the connecting adjustment component.

[0014] Preferably, the drainage section includes a drainage pipe;

[0015] The drainage pipe is connected to the water receiving component.

[0016] Preferably, it also includes the side panel body;

[0017] The drainage section is located on the main body of the side plate;

[0018] The water receiving component is connected to the side plate body.

[0019] Preferably, the water receiving assembly includes a water-blocking side plate and a water-receiving main plate;

[0020] The water-blocking side plate is connected to the side plate body, and the water-blocking side plate is located on the side of the water receiving main plate.

[0021] The water-blocking side plate and the water-receiving main plate are connected to form a water flow hole, which is connected to the drainage part.

[0022] Preferably, a first reinforcing rib is provided at the connection between the side plate body and the water receiving component;

[0023] The connection between the water receiving component and the fixing plate component is provided with a second reinforcing rib.

[0024] Preferably, the receiving part further includes a chassis;

[0025] The chassis is connected to the main body of the side plate;

[0026] The chassis is provided with a drainage hole, which is connected to the drainage section.

[0027] Preferably, the fixing plate is set at an inclined angle;

[0028] The height of the side of the fixing plate closest to the water receiving component is lower than the height of the side of the fixing plate furthest from the water receiving component.

[0029] The side panel body is bent toward the receiving part on the side away from the receiving part.

[0030] This application also discloses an outdoor air conditioner, including any of the aforementioned side covers.

[0031] The embodiments of the present invention include the following advantages: the receiving part is used to support the evaporator component on the outdoor air conditioner. When condensate forms on the surface of the evaporator component, the condensate will first flow into the receiving part; since the receiving part is connected to the drainage part, the condensate flowing into the receiving part will flow into the drainage part; due to the guidance of the drainage part, even if the air conditioner is tilted, the condensate flowing into the drainage part will not leak out and flow into other components inside the air conditioner. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the side cover of the present invention at a first angle;

[0033] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a side cover embodiment of the present invention at a second angle;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a side cover embodiment of the present invention from a third angle;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a side cover embodiment of the present invention from a fourth angle;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a partial structure of one embodiment of the side cover of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an outdoor air conditioner embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0039] 1. Side cover; 2. Evaporation component; 3. Chassis; 4. Water baffle plate; 5. Water receiving main plate; 6. Fixing plate; 7. Second reinforcing rib; 8. First reinforcing rib; 9. Drainage pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0041] Reference Figure 1-6 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a side cover embodiment of the present invention at a first angle is shown, which may specifically include: a receiving part and a draining part;

[0042] The receiving part is connected to the drainage part;

[0043] The receiving part supports the evaporator component 2 in the outdoor air conditioner, and the condensate on the evaporator component 2 flows into the drainage part through the receiving part. More specifically, the receiving part supports the evaporator component 2 in the outdoor air conditioner. When condensate forms on the surface of the evaporator component 2, the condensate first flows into the receiving part. Since the receiving part is connected to the drainage part, the condensate flowing into the receiving part flows into the drainage part. Due to the guidance of the drainage part, even if the air conditioner is tilted, the condensate flowing into the drainage part will not leak into other components inside the air conditioner.

[0044] The side cover 1 in this exemplary embodiment will now be further described.

[0045] As an example, the receiving part includes a water receiving assembly and a fixing plate assembly;

[0046] The water receiving component is connected to the fixed plate component, and the water receiving component is in communication with the drainage part;

[0047] The fixing plate assembly is used to support the evaporator component 2. More specifically, the fixing plate assembly is connected to the evaporator component 2 in the outdoor air conditioner and is used to support the evaporator component 2. When the condensate on the evaporator component 2 flows along the fixing plate assembly into the water receiving assembly, the condensate will flow into the drainage part through the connection between the water receiving assembly and the drainage part.

[0048] As an example, the fixing plate assembly includes a fixing plate 6 and a connecting adjustment member;

[0049] The fixed plate assembly is connected to the evaporation component via the connecting adjustment member, and there is a gap between the evaporation component and the fixed plate 6;

[0050] The size of the gap is adjusted by the connecting adjustment component.

[0051] More specifically, the connecting adjustment element can be a threaded element, such as a fixing screw, threaded rod, or bolt; or a telescopic element, such as a telescopic rod. When the connecting adjustment element is a fixing screw, the fixing plate assembly includes a fixing plate 6 and a fixing screw;

[0052] The fixing plate 6 is provided with a first threaded through hole;

[0053] The fixing screw is threaded into the first threaded through hole;

[0054] One end of the fixing screw passes through the first threaded through hole and connects to the evaporator component 2, and a gap is provided between the evaporator component 2 and the fixing plate 6. To ensure that no water bridge is formed between the surface of the evaporator and the fixing plate 6 during actual drainage, preventing condensate from flowing down the lower surface of the fixing plate 6 and into the water collection assembly, a certain gap is maintained between the surface of the evaporator and the fixing plate 6. Since the evaporator is connected to one end of the fixing screw passing through the first threaded through hole, the height of the gap between the surface of the evaporator component 2 and the fixing plate 6 can be controlled by adjusting the length of the fixing screw. It should be noted that to prevent some air from blowing out through this gap without passing through the evaporator for heat exchange, the height of this gap should be between 2mm and 5mm.

[0055] As an example, the drainage section includes a drainage pipe 9;

[0056] The drainage pipe 9 is connected to the water receiving component.

[0057] It also includes the main body of the side panel;

[0058] The drainage section is located on the main body of the side plate;

[0059] The water receiving assembly is connected to the side panel body. More specifically, the drainage pipe 9 is provided on the side panel body, with its top end connected to the water receiving assembly and its bottom end located at the bottom of the side panel body.

[0060] As an example, the water receiving assembly includes a water-blocking side plate 4 and a water-receiving main plate 5;

[0061] The water-blocking side plate 4 is connected to the side plate body, and the water-blocking side plate 4 is located on the side of the water receiving main plate 5.

[0062] In this embodiment, the water-blocking side plate 4 and the water-receiving main plate 5 are connected to form a water flow hole, which communicates with the drainage section. More specifically, to prevent condensate flowing into the water-receiving assembly from flowing out of the side into the air conditioner when the air conditioner is tilted to the side, water-blocking side plates 4 are provided on both sides of the water-receiving main plate 5. One side of the water-blocking side plate 4 is fitted to the side plate body, and the other side is connected to the water-receiving main plate 5. The water-blocking side plate 4 and the water-receiving main plate 5 are connected to form a water flow hole. The condensate formed on the evaporator surface flows into the water-receiving main plate 5 and then flows into the drainage pipe 9 along the water flow hole. In other embodiments, one side of the water-blocking side plate 4 is fitted to the side plate body, and the other side is connected to the water-receiving main plate 5. The water-blocking side plate 4, the water-receiving main plate 5, and the side plate body are connected together to form a water flow hole.

[0063] As an example, a first reinforcing rib 8 is provided at the connection between the side plate body and the water receiving assembly;

[0064] A second reinforcing rib 7 is provided at the connection between the water receiving component and the fixing plate component. More specifically, to prevent the connection between the side plate body and the water receiving component and the connection between the water receiving component and the fixing plate component from breaking due to excessive force, reinforcing ribs are added at these two connection points respectively.

[0065] As an example, the receiving part also includes a chassis 3;

[0066] The chassis 3 is connected to the side plate body;

[0067] The chassis 3 is provided with a drainage hole, which communicates with the drainage section. More specifically, to facilitate the collection of condensate flowing down the drainage pipe 9, a chassis 3 is also provided at the bottom of the side plate body. The bottom end of the drainage pipe 9 communicates with the drainage hole, and the condensate flowing down the drainage pipe 9 flows into the drainage hole and is collected by the chassis 3. It should be noted that the side of the drainage hole facing the bottom end of the drainage pipe 9 has a recessed area, through which the bottom end of the drainage pipe 9 can be inserted or snapped into the drainage hole. The chassis 3 is provided with a connecting through hole, and the bottom of the side plate body has a threaded connecting hole. The chassis 3 and the side plate body are fixedly connected by bolts.

[0068] As an example, the fixing plate 6 is set at an inclined angle;

[0069] The height of the side of the fixing plate 6 closest to the water receiving component is lower than the height of the side of the fixing plate 6 furthest from the water receiving component.

[0070] The side panel body is bent towards the receiving part on the side away from the receiving part. More specifically, since the evaporator is generally arc-shaped, the fixing plate 6 is set at an inclined angle to better support the evaporator and facilitate the sliding of condensate; at the same time, to prevent condensate flowing into the receiving part from flowing out along the top of the side panel body when the air conditioner tilts to the side, the top of the side panel body is designed to be bent, and the receiving part is also bent. It should be noted that a blocking element can also be provided at the top of the side panel body to prevent condensate flowing into the receiving part from flowing out along the top of the side panel body.

[0071] This application also proposes an outdoor air conditioner, which includes a side cover 1. More specifically, the specific structure of the side cover 1 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this outdoor air conditioner adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here.

[0072] It should be noted that, for the sake of simplicity, the method embodiments are all described as a series of actions. However, those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the described order of actions, because according to the embodiments of the present invention, some steps can be performed in other orders or simultaneously. Furthermore, those skilled in the art should also understand that the embodiments described in the specification are preferred embodiments, and the actions involved are not necessarily essential to the embodiments of the present invention.

[0073] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0074] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.

[0075] Finally, it should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or terminal device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or terminal device. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or terminal device that includes said element.

[0076] The foregoing has provided a detailed description of a side cover and outdoor air conditioner provided by the present invention. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the present invention and its core ideas. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of the present invention. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Claims

1. A side cover, characterized in that, include: The main body consists of the receiving section, the drainage section, and the side panel. The receiving part is connected to the drainage part; the receiving part includes a water receiving component and a fixing plate component; the water receiving component and the fixing plate component are connected, and the water receiving component is connected to the drainage part; wherein, the fixing plate component is used to support the evaporation component; the drainage part includes a drainage pipe; the drainage pipe is connected to the water receiving component; the drainage part is disposed on the side plate body; the water receiving component is connected to the side plate body; the water receiving component includes a water-blocking side plate and a water-receiving main plate; the water-blocking side plate is connected to the side plate body, and the water-blocking side plate is disposed on the side of the water-receiving main plate; wherein, the water-blocking side plate and the water-receiving main plate are connected to form a water flow hole, and the water flow hole is connected to the drainage part; The receiving part is used to support the evaporator component in the outdoor air conditioner, and the condensate on the evaporator component flows into the draining part through the receiving part; The fixing plate assembly includes a fixing plate and a connecting adjustment member; the fixing plate assembly is connected to the evaporation component via the connecting adjustment member, and there is a gap between the evaporation component and the fixing plate; wherein the size of the gap is adjusted by the connecting adjustment member; The fixing plate is set at an inclined angle; wherein, the height of the side of the fixing plate closer to the water receiving component is lower than the height of the side of the fixing plate away from the water receiving component; the side of the side plate body away from the receiving part is bent toward the receiving part.

2. The side cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection between the side plate body and the water receiving component is provided with a first reinforcing rib; The connection between the water receiving component and the fixing plate component is provided with a second reinforcing rib.

3. The side cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving part also includes a chassis; The chassis is connected to the main body of the side plate; The chassis is provided with a drainage hole, which is connected to the drainage section.

4. An outdoor air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the side cover as described in any one of claims 1-3.

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