Air conditioner

Abstract

This invention discloses an air conditioner, including a casing, an air handling module, a drive device, and a mounting plate. The casing has a first air outlet. The air handling module includes a module housing, an air handling component, and a lifting device. The module housing has a processing air duct and a guide space, which communicates with the first air outlet. The processing air duct has a connecting hole. The air handling component is located within the processing air duct. The lifting device is movably mounted on the module housing to open or close the connecting hole. The drive device includes a moving component and a drive motor. The drive motor is connected to the moving component, and the moving component drives the lifting device to move. The drive motor is located on the rear surface of the mounting base. The mounting plate is located on the rear side of the module housing and has a through hole. The mounting base is mounted on the front side of the mounting plate, and the drive motor passes through the through hole. The air conditioner of this embodiment improves structural stability by providing a through hole on the mounting plate to avoid and fix the drive motor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, specifically to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioners, placed indoors, can provide a large volume of air to regulate the indoor temperature and improve the quality and comfort of the indoor environment for living and working.

[0003] As people's living standards improve, their requirements for air conditioners are also increasing. Existing air conditioners are generally equipped with an air handling unit, which can meet the needs of indoor fresh air exchange. In order to meet various air outlet modes, a motor and shielding components are usually installed to adjust the opening or closing of the air outlet of the air handling unit.

[0004] However, in the existing technology, the motor is generally located inside the air handling unit. The wind and moisture generated inside the air handling unit can corrode the motor, shorten its service life, and reduce its safety. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an air conditioner that, while satisfying indoor fresh air exchange, also extends the service life of the drive motor, solving the technical problems of short motor life and low safety in the prior art.

[0006] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing, the front surface of which has a first air outlet; an air handling module disposed within the housing, the air handling module including a module housing, an air handling component, and a lifting device, the module housing defining a processing air duct and a guiding air space, the guiding air space communicating with the first air outlet, the processing air duct having a communicating hole communicating with the guiding air space, the air handling component located within the processing air duct, and the lifting device movably disposed on the module housing to open or close the communicating hole; a drive device including a moving component and a drive motor, the drive motor being connected to the moving component via a conversion component, the moving component being connected to the lifting device to drive the lifting device to move, the drive motor being mounted on the rear surface of a fixed base; and a mounting plate fixed to the rear side of the module housing, the mounting plate having a through hole, the fixed base being mounted on the front side of the mounting plate and the drive motor passing through the through hole.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner can introduce outdoor air into the room and exchange it with indoor air by setting an air handling module, thereby increasing the freshness and humidity of the indoor air and improving human comfort. A drive motor is set to move a lifting device, ensuring that the lifting device is movably mounted on the module housing to open or close the communication hole, thereby controlling the airflow. This allows the air conditioner of the present application to have multiple air outlet modes, improving the user experience. A mounting plate is fixed to the rear side of the module housing. The mounting plate and the fixing seat cooperate to support the drive motor, making the position of the drive motor stable to effectively control the movement of the lifting device. The mounting plate is provided with a through hole to avoid the drive motor. The drive motor passes through the through hole on the mounting plate and is located outside the air handling module, preventing the wind and moisture inside the air handling module from corroding the drive motor, extending the service life of the drive motor and improving the safety of the drive motor.

[0008] In some embodiments, the rear surface of the mounting plate is provided with a receiving groove, and the drive motor passes through the through hole and is at least partially received within the receiving groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, one of the mounting plate and the fixing seat is provided with a first positioning protrusion, and the other of the mounting plate and the fixing seat is provided with a first positioning groove. The first positioning protrusion is inserted into the first positioning groove to achieve the pre-positioning of the fixing seat.

[0010] In some embodiments, the mounting base includes a first part and a second part, the drive motor is fixed to the rear side of the first part, the second part has a receiving cavity for holding the conversion element, the motor shaft of the drive motor extends into the receiving cavity to connect with the conversion element, and a portion of the conversion element extends out of the receiving cavity to cooperate with the moving component.

[0011] In some embodiments, the rear surface of the mounting plate is provided with a routing space for guiding the routing path of the guide wires.

[0012] In some embodiments, the rear surface of the mounting plate is provided with a groove to define the wiring space, and the sidewall of the wiring space is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart fasteners to confine the wires within the wiring space.

[0013] In some embodiments, the mounting plate is fixed to the module housing by a fixing connector.

[0014] In some embodiments, one of the mounting plate and the module housing is provided with a second positioning protrusion, and the other of the mounting plate and the module housing is provided with a second positioning groove. The second positioning protrusion extends into the second positioning groove to achieve the pre-positioning of the mounting plate.

[0015] In some embodiments, the second positioning protrusion includes a positioning pin, which is disposed on the module housing. The outer peripheral wall of the positioning pin is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart stop ribs, which abut against the inner wall of the second positioning groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes a heat exchange module and a water collection tray, the heat exchange module and the water collection tray are disposed inside the housing, the water collection tray is located below the heat exchange module to collect condensate, the water collection tray is located above the air handling module, and the front surface of the housing is provided with a second air outlet for discharging the air that has been heated by the heat exchange module.

[0017] In some embodiments, the module housing and / or the mounting plate are provided with a drainage channel, the outlet of which extends toward the chassis of the housing to drain water into the chassis.

[0018] In some embodiments, the drainage channel includes a first channel and a second channel that are connected. The first channel is disposed on the module housing, and the water inlet of the first channel is located on the top wall of the module housing. The second channel is disposed on the mounting plate.

[0019] In some embodiments, the outlet end of the second channel extends downward beyond the mounting plate.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the module housing and lifting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the module housing after omitting some structural elements according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a rear view of the module housing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view between an air handling module and a drive device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the drive device and lifting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the fixture and mounting plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the module housing and mounting plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram showing the assembled module housing and mounting plate according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 1000. Air conditioner;

[0035] 100. Housing; 110. First air outlet; 120. First panel; 130. Second panel;

[0036] 200. Air handling module;

[0037] 210. Modular enclosure;

[0038] 211. Air duct treatment; 2111. Connecting hole;

[0039] 212. Airflow space;

[0040] 213. Second positioning protrusion; 2131. Positioning pin; 2132. Positioning post;

[0041] 220. Air handling components;

[0042] 230. Lifting device;

[0043] 300. Drive unit;

[0044] 310. Moving part; 320. Drive motor; 330. Conversion component; 340. Guide component;

[0045] 400. Mounting plate;

[0046] 410. Through hole; 420. Receiving groove; 430. First positioning groove;

[0047] 440. Cable routing space; 441. Clip; 442. Groove;

[0048] 450. Second positioning slot;

[0049] 500, Fixing seat; 510, First positioning protrusion; 520, First part; 530, Second part; 531, Receiving cavity;

[0050] 600. Heat exchange module;

[0051] 700. Water tray;

[0052] 800. Drainage channel; 810. First channel; 820. Second channel;

[0053] 910. Chassis; 920. Top cover. Detailed Implementation

[0054] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0055] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "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.

[0056] The air conditioner 1000 of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0057] An air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, it includes: housing 100, air handling module 200, drive unit 300 and mounting plate 400.

[0058] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the front surface of the housing 100 is provided with a first air outlet 110.

[0059] like Figure 3 As shown, the air handling module 200 is located inside the housing 100.

[0060] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the air handling module 200 includes a module housing 210, an air handling component 220, and a lifting device 230.

[0061] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the module housing 210 defines a processing air duct 211 and an air guiding space 212, and the air guiding space 212 is connected to the first air outlet 110.

[0062] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the processing air duct 211 is provided with a connecting hole 2111 that communicates with the air guiding space 212, and the air handling unit 220 is located inside the processing air duct 211.

[0063] The lifting device 230 is movably mounted on the module housing 210 to open or close the communication hole 2111. In other words, the main function of the lifting device 230 is to open or close the communication hole 2111.

[0064] Combination Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the drive device 300 includes a moving part 310 and a drive motor 320. The drive motor 320 is connected to the moving part 310 through a conversion part 330. The moving part 310 is connected to the lifting device 230 to drive the lifting device 230 to move.

[0065] like Figure 9 As shown, the drive motor 320 is mounted on the rear surface of the fixed base 500.

[0066] Combination Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the mounting plate 400 is fixed to the rear side of the module housing 210. The mounting plate 400 has a through hole 410. The fixing seat 500 is installed on the front side of the mounting plate 400 and the drive motor 320 passes through the through hole 410.

[0067] As can be seen from the above structure, the air conditioner 1000 of the present invention, by setting the first air outlet 110 on the front surface of the casing 100, facilitates the efficient discharge of filtered air into the room, thereby improving the quality of indoor air.

[0068] The air handling module 200 is installed inside the casing 100. On the one hand, the air handling module 200 does not occupy space outside the casing 100, improving the space utilization rate inside the casing 100, reducing the size of the air conditioner 1000, and making the whole unit more aesthetically pleasing and improving the user experience. On the other hand, the casing 100 can protect the air handling module 200, preventing damage to the air handling module 200 during the movement of the air conditioner 1000, and preventing dust from falling onto the air handling module 200 during use and affecting its working performance.

[0069] An air handling unit 220 is installed in the air handling duct 211. The air handling unit 220 is used to treat air introduced from the outside and / or the inside, such as humidifying and / or purifying it. The air handling duct 211 defines the direction of airflow, ensuring that the treated air can flow into the air guide space 212 through the air handling duct 211 and the connecting hole 2111 between the air handling duct 211 and the air guide space 212. Since the air guide space 212 is connected to the first air outlet 110, it is ensured that the air treated by the air handling duct 211 can be discharged into the room to improve the indoor air quality.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air handling module 200 is mainly used to introduce purified outdoor air into the room and exchange it with indoor air, so that the air entering the room is clean and fresh, thereby improving the indoor air quality.

[0071] A movable lifting device 230 is provided within the connecting hole 2111. The lifting device 230 is used to close or open the connecting hole 2111. When the lifting device 230 moves towards the guide air space 212 and extends into the guide air space 212, the connecting hole 2111 is open. The treated air in the processing air duct 211 flows through the connecting hole 2111 into the guide air space 212 and is then discharged into the room, improving indoor air quality. When the lifting device 230 moves towards the connecting hole 2111 and abuts against it, the connecting hole 2111 is closed, preventing dust and other substances from entering the unit and affecting the performance of the air conditioner 1000. Furthermore, the movable lifting device 230 allows the air conditioner 1000 of this application to have multiple air outlet modes.

[0072] The drive unit 300 provides power for the movement of the lifting device 230, enabling the lifting device 230 to automatically close or open the connecting hole 2111, thereby improving the automation level of the air conditioner 1000. In actual operation, the motor shaft of the drive motor 320 is connected to the conversion component 330. After the drive motor 320 starts, it drives the conversion component 330 to rotate. The rotation of the conversion component 330 drives the moving component 310 to move. Since the moving component 310 is connected to the lifting device 230, it drives the lifting device 230 to move, thereby closing or opening the connecting hole 2111.

[0073] The drive motor 320 is mounted on the rear surface of the mounting base 500. On the one hand, the mounting base 500 is used to limit the position of the drive motor 320, so as to fix the drive motor 320 and make the position of the drive motor 320 stable; on the other hand, the drive motor 320 connected to the rear surface of the mounting base 500 is easy to cooperate with the mounting plate 400.

[0074] The mounting plate 400 is located on the rear side of the module housing 210, which can increase the structural strength of the module housing 210. Since the fixing seat 500 is installed on the front side of the mounting plate 400, the mounting plate 400 is provided with a through hole 410. When the drive motor 320 is installed on the rear surface of the fixing seat 500, the drive motor 320 can pass through the through hole 410 on the mounting plate 400, so that the drive motor 320 is located outside the module housing 210. This prevents the wind and moisture inside the module housing 210 from corroding the drive motor 320, extends the service life of the drive motor 320, and improves the safety of the drive motor 320.

[0075] The mounting plate 400 and the fixing base 500 work together to further fix the drive motor 320, so that the drive motor 320 is in a stable position and can stably drive the lifting device 230 to move.

[0076] It is understood that, compared with the prior art, the air conditioner 1000 of this application has a mounting plate 400 fixedly installed on the rear side of the module housing 210, and a through hole 410 for avoiding the drive motor 320 is provided on the mounting plate 400, so as to ensure that the drive motor 320 can be located outside the module housing 210, thereby ensuring that the wind and moisture inside the module housing 210 will not corrode the drive motor 320, extending the service life of the drive motor 320 and ensuring high safety.

[0077] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the housing 100 includes a first panel 120 and a second panel 130, which are spaced apart along the vertical direction of the housing 100. The first panel 120 and the second panel 130 work together to conceal the internal components of the air conditioner 1000, making the whole unit more aesthetically pleasing and complete. Furthermore, the vertical spacing of the first panel 120 and the second panel 130 allows for the formation of a first air outlet 110 on the housing 100, eliminating the need for additional air outlets and reducing manufacturing complexity.

[0078] In the description of this invention, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features, used to distinguish and describe features, without any order or importance.

[0079] Optionally, such as Figure 5 As shown, the air guide space 212 is located above the processing air duct 211. This facilitates the rapid flow of processed air into the air guide space 212 and its discharge, ensuring smooth exhaust of the processed air.

[0080] Optionally, the lifting device 230 can extend into the air guide space 212 to open the connecting hole 2111. This means that when the lifting device 230 extends into the air guide space 212, the connecting hole 2111 is in the open state.

[0081] Optionally, the air handling unit 220 includes a centrifugal fan that can adjust the direction of air drawn from the outside and deliver it into the handling duct 211.

[0082] Optionally, the processing air duct 211 is equipped with multiple filters. These filters are used to filter the air introduced into the processing air duct 211 multiple times to ensure that the air introduced into the room is highly clean and does not contain dust or harmful gases.

[0083] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0084] Optionally, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the conversion component 330 uses multiple gear meshing transmission, and the moving component 310 uses a rack and pinion. The rack and pinion is connected to the lifting device 230. One gear away from the drive motor 320 meshes with the rack and pinion. The drive motor 320 drives the gear to rotate, thereby moving the rack and pinion, which in turn moves the lifting device 230 to close or open the connecting hole 2111. By setting up gear and rack meshing transmission to change the transmission direction, the drive motor 320, which performs rotary motion, can drive the lifting device 230 to move linearly. This also makes rational use of the internal space of the air conditioner 1000, reduces the area occupied by the drive device 300, and ensures that only a small lifting distance is needed to move the lifting device 230, which is fast and convenient, while also reducing energy consumption.

[0085] Optionally, the drive device 300 also includes a guide 340. One end of the rack is connected to the lifting device 230, and the other end of the rack is slidably connected to the guide 340. The guide 340 can make the rack move more smoothly, and at the same time, it can further limit the relative distance between the rack and the gear, so that the rack is not prone to swinging in the meshing direction, the meshing is stable, and thus the lifting device 230 can move smoothly.

[0086] Optionally, the guide 340 is provided with a limiting groove inside, and the rack is slidably connected in the limiting groove.

[0087] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, the rear surface of the mounting plate 400 is provided with a receiving groove 420, and the drive motor 320 passes through the through hole 410 and is at least partially received in the receiving groove 420. When part of the structure of the drive motor 320 is received in the receiving groove 420, the sidewall of the receiving groove 420 can protect the drive motor 320 and extend the life of the drive motor 320.

[0088] Optionally, the rear surface of the mounting plate 400 extends toward the fixing base 500 to form a through hole 410. That is, the through hole 410 is located on the front side of the rear surface of the mounting plate 400. Since the drive motor 320 itself has a certain volume, with the above arrangement, when the drive motor 320 passes through the through hole 410 on the mounting plate 400, part of the structure of the drive motor 320 can be accommodated in the receiving groove 420. That is, the drive motor 320 will not extend to the outside of the mounting plate 400, ensuring that the mounting plate 400 can protect the drive motor 320.

[0089] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, one of the mounting plate 400 and the fixing seat 500 is provided with a first positioning protrusion 510, and the other of the mounting plate 400 and the fixing seat 500 is provided with a first positioning groove 430. The first positioning protrusion 510 is inserted into the first positioning groove 430 to achieve the pre-positioning of the fixing seat 500. In the actual assembly process, the first positioning protrusion 510 and the first positioning groove 430 cooperate to limit the relative position of the mounting plate 400 and the fixing seat 500. The cooperation between the first positioning protrusion 510 and the first positioning groove 430 provides a certain guiding effect for the cooperation between the mounting plate 400 and the fixing seat 500, so that the position of the fixing seat 500 relative to the mounting plate 400 is unique, and the fixing seat 500 and the mounting plate 400 are tightly fitted. On the one hand, it is not easy to shake. On the other hand, the wind and moisture inside the module housing 210 will not flow out from the connection between the mounting plate 400 and the fixing seat 500 and corrode the drive motor 320, further extending the service life of the drive motor 320.

[0090] Optionally, the first positioning protrusion 510 may be a positioning pin, which is inserted into the first positioning groove 430 to achieve the pre-positioning of the fixed seat 500.

[0091] It should be noted that the first positioning protrusion 510 is inserted into the first positioning groove 430 to form a certain positioning between the mounting plate 400 and the fixed seat 500. After the first positioning protrusion 510 is inserted into the first positioning groove 430, the mounting plate 400 and the fixed seat 500 form a tight fit, ensuring that the gap between the mounting plate 400 and the fixed seat 500 is small and the fit is stable.

[0092] In some examples, such as Figure 9 As shown, the first positioning protrusion 510 is disposed on the fixed base 500, and the first positioning groove 430 is disposed on the mounting plate 400. The fixed base 500 can be pre-positioned by inserting the first positioning protrusion 510 into the first positioning groove 430.

[0093] Optionally, such as Figure 9As shown, the end of the fixing base 500 facing the mounting plate 400 is provided with a plurality of first positioning protrusions 510. The plurality of first positioning protrusions 510 are spaced apart and cooperate to increase the connection strength between the fixing base 500 and the mounting plate 400, ensuring that the fixing base 500 can be stably connected to the mounting plate 400.

[0094] Of course, in other examples, the first positioning protrusion 510 can also be set on the mounting plate 400, and the first positioning groove 430 can be set on the fixing seat 500; or, the mounting plate 400 can be provided with the first positioning protrusion 510 and the first positioning groove 430, and the fixing seat 500 can be provided with the first positioning groove 430 that mates with the first positioning protrusion 510 and the first positioning protrusion 510 that mates with the first positioning groove 430. As long as the pre-positioning of the fixing seat 500 can be achieved, the specific setting position of the first positioning groove 430 of the first positioning protrusion 510 is not limited.

[0095] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the mounting base 500 includes a first part 520 and a second part 530, with the drive motor 320 fixed to the rear side of the first part 520. In other words, the mounting base 500 consists of two parts. During the assembly of the mounting base 500, the drive motor 320 can be installed in the first part 520 first, and then the first part 520 and the second part 530 can be connected together, improving the ease of assembly of the drive motor 320. Furthermore, the first part 520 can also limit the position of the drive motor 320, ensuring its stability.

[0096] Optionally, a first clearance hole is provided on the rear side of the first part 520 to avoid the drive motor 320. When the drive motor 320 is fixed on the rear side of the first part 520, part of the structure of the drive motor 320 can extend out of the fixing seat 500 through the first clearance hole, so as to pass through the through hole 410 on the mounting plate 400, so that the drive motor 320 is located outside the module housing 210.

[0097] Optionally, combined Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the second part 530 has a receiving cavity 531 for holding the conversion component 330. Firstly, the receiving cavity 531 can position the conversion component 330 for installation. When the conversion component 330 needs to be installed, its position can be quickly determined through the receiving cavity 531, reducing installation difficulty. Secondly, the receiving cavity 531 can protect the conversion component 330, ensuring that external dust does not fall onto it and that the conversion component 330 rotates smoothly. Thirdly, the receiving cavity 531 provides installation space for the conversion component 330 and limits its maximum movement, preventing misalignment during the movement of the air conditioner 1000.

[0098] Optionally, the motor shaft of the drive motor 320 extends into the receiving cavity 531 to connect with the conversion member 330, and a portion of the conversion member 330 extends out of the receiving cavity 531 to cooperate with the moving member 310. When the drive motor 320 starts and the motor shaft rotates, the drive motor 320 can drive the conversion member 330 in the receiving cavity 531 to rotate. Because the conversion member 330 cooperates with the moving member 310, it drives the moving member 310 to move, thereby realizing the movement of the lifting device 230.

[0099] Optionally, the second part 530 is provided with a second clearance hole for the conversion member 330. When the conversion member 330 is installed in the receiving cavity 531, part of the structure of the conversion member 330 can extend out of the receiving cavity 531 through the second clearance hole and cooperate with the moving part 310 to ensure that the conversion member 330 can drive the moving part 310 to move during the rotation.

[0100] Optionally, the first part 520 and the second part 530 can be detachably connected to form the mounting base 500. The detachable connection can be a snap-fit ​​connection, a threaded connection, or other connection methods, so that the mounting base 500 is composed of two separate structures. On the one hand, after the drive motor 320 and the conversion component 330 are installed in place, the first part 520 and the second part 530 are connected, which greatly improves the ease of manufacturing and assembly of the mounting base 500. On the other hand, it facilitates the maintenance and repair of the drive motor 320 and the conversion component 330, improving the convenience of maintenance.

[0101] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, the rear surface of the mounting plate 400 is provided with a wiring space 440 for guiding the wiring path of the guide wires. The wiring space 440 serves two purposes: firstly, it avoids the wires, enabling the mounting plate 400 of this application to function as a wiring device and increasing the overall wiring space 440; secondly, the wiring space 440 also limits the position of the wires, ensuring the stability of the wires within the air conditioner 1000 and improving the electrical safety of the air conditioner 1000.

[0102] Optionally, such as Figure 9 As shown, the rear surface of the mounting plate 400 is provided with a groove 442 to define a wiring space 440. The side wall of the wiring space 440 is provided with a plurality of spaced fasteners 441 to confine the wires within the wiring space 440. The groove 442 is used to avoid the wires and facilitate wiring, ensuring that the wires can be placed on the mounting plate 400 and that the wires do not occupy the external space of the mounting plate 400. The fasteners 441 are used to define the position of the wires. When the wires are placed within the wiring space 440, the fasteners 441 are located at one end of the wires to prevent the wires from extending out of the wiring space 440 and to ensure that the wires are stably positioned within the wiring space 440.

[0103] Optionally, one end of the rear surface of the mounting plate 400 extends toward the fixing base 500 to form a groove 442. That is, the groove 442 is located on the front side of the rear surface of the mounting plate 400. Since the wire itself has a certain volume, with the above arrangement, when the wire is placed in the groove 442, the wire will not extend to the outside of the mounting plate 400. On the one hand, the mounting plate 400 can protect the wire and improve electrical safety. On the other hand, it can also improve the flatness of the surface of the mounting plate 400 and improve the aesthetics of the mounting plate 400.

[0104] In some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting plate 400 is fixed to the module housing 210 by a fixing connector. The fixing connector enables a fixed connection between the mounting plate 400 and the module housing 210. Fixing the mounting plate 400 to the module housing 210 ensures the relative position of the mounting plate 400 is stable, effectively fixing the drive motor 320 and effectively positioning the wires, thus improving the positional stability of the drive motor 320 and the wires. In some examples of the present invention, the fixing connector can be a fixing bolt.

[0105] Optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown, one of the mounting plate 400 and the module housing 210 is provided with a second positioning protrusion 213, and the other of the mounting plate 400 and the module housing 210 is provided with a second positioning groove 450. The second positioning protrusion 213 extends into the second positioning groove 450 to achieve the pre-positioning of the mounting plate 400. During the actual assembly process, the cooperation between the second positioning protrusion 213 and the second positioning groove 450 can limit the relative position of the mounting plate 400 and the module housing 210. The cooperation between the second positioning protrusion 213 and the second positioning groove 450 provides a certain guiding effect for the cooperation between the mounting plate 400 and the module housing 210, making the position of the mounting plate 400 relative to the module housing 210 unique, and ensuring that the mounting plate 400 and the module housing 210 fit tightly. On the one hand, it is not easy to shake. On the other hand, the wind and moisture inside the module housing 210 will not flow out from the connection between the mounting plate 400 and the module housing 210 and corrode the drive motor 320, further extending the service life of the drive motor 320.

[0106] In some examples of the present invention, when the second positioning protrusion 213 and the second positioning groove 450 are engaged, the fixing connector can be fixed in the second positioning protrusion 213 and abut against the other of the mounting plate 400 and the module housing 210 to achieve a fixed connection.

[0107] It should be noted that, as described above, the fixing seat 500 of this application is disposed between the module housing 210 and the mounting plate 400. In the specific assembly process, the fixing seat 500 can be fixedly connected to the mounting plate 400 by the cooperation of the first positioning protrusion 510 and the first positioning groove 430. Then, the mounting plate 400 with the fixing seat 500 connected is fixed to the rear side of the module housing 210 by the cooperation of the second positioning protrusion 213 and the second positioning groove 450, so as to realize the positioning of the fixing seat 500 and the mounting plate 400.

[0108] In some examples, such as Figure 10 As shown, the second positioning protrusion 213 is provided on the module housing 210, and the second positioning groove 450 is provided on the mounting plate 400. The mounting plate 400 can be pre-positioned by inserting the second positioning protrusion 213 into the second positioning groove 450.

[0109] Of course, in other examples, the second positioning protrusion 213 can also be set on the mounting plate 400, and the second positioning groove 450 can be set on the module housing 210; or, the mounting plate 400 can be provided with the second positioning protrusion 213 and the second positioning groove 450, and the module housing 210 can be provided with the second positioning groove 450 that mates with the second positioning protrusion 213 and the second positioning protrusion 213 that mates with the second positioning groove 450. As long as the pre-positioning of the mounting plate 400 can be achieved, the specific setting position of the second positioning groove 450 of the second positioning protrusion 213 is not limited.

[0110] Optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown, the second positioning protrusion 213 includes a positioning pin 2131, which is disposed on the module housing 210. During the pre-positioning process of the mounting plate 400, the positioning pin 2131 on the module housing 210 can play a guiding role, so that the mounting plate 400 can be positioned on the rear side of the module housing 210.

[0111] Optionally, when the positioning pin 2131 is set on the module housing 210, the mounting plate 400 is provided with a second positioning groove 450, and the positioning pin 2131 and the second positioning groove 450 cooperate to achieve the pre-positioning of the mounting plate 400.

[0112] Optionally, the outer peripheral wall of the positioning pin 2131 is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart stop ribs, which abut against the inner wall of the second positioning groove 450. The stop ribs and the inner wall of the second positioning groove 450 cooperate to increase the contact area between the module housing 210 and the mounting plate 400, that is, to increase the connection strength between the module housing 210 and the mounting plate 400, ensuring that the mounting plate 400 can be stably connected to the module housing 210.

[0113] Optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown, the second positioning protrusion 213 also includes a positioning post 2132. The positioning post 2132 and the positioning pin 2131 cooperate to limit the relative position of the mounting plate 400 and the module housing 210, increase the contact area between the mounting plate 400 and the module housing 210, and make the mounting plate 400 relatively stable. In the specific assembly process, the positioning post 2132 can also play a guiding role. The positioning post 2132 is inserted into the second positioning groove 450, and the mounting plate 400 moves along the extension direction of the positioning post 2132 and is positioned on the module housing 210.

[0114] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the air conditioner 1000 also includes a heat exchange module 600 and a water collection tray 700. The heat exchange module 600 and the water collection tray 700 are located inside the housing 100, with the water collection tray 700 located below the heat exchange module 600 to collect condensate. By setting up the heat exchange module 600, the air conditioner 1000 can both provide fresh air and / or purify the air indoors, and regulate the indoor air temperature. When the indoor air exchanges heat with the heat exchange module 600 to form hot or cold air, it is then discharged into the room, thereby continuously circulating and exchanging heat in the room to maintain the temperature within a predetermined range, making people feel comfortable. Since the surface temperature of the evaporator of the air conditioner 1000 is much lower than the ambient temperature when it is working, water vapor in the air condenses into condensate on the evaporator surface. To ensure that the condensate does not flow into the room, this application sets up a drip tray 700, which is located below the heat exchange module 600. The condensate flows into the drip tray 700 along the heat exchange module 600, thereby preventing water from flowing into the electrical components inside the air conditioner 1000 through the installation gaps of the casing 100, reducing safety hazards.

[0115] It should be noted that in this application, both the heat exchange module 600 and the water receiving tray 700 are located inside the housing 100. On the one hand, the heat exchange module 600 and the water receiving tray 700 do not occupy space outside the housing 100, thus improving the space utilization rate inside the housing 100. On the other hand, the housing 100 can protect the heat exchange module 600 and the water receiving tray 700, improve the working performance of the heat exchange module 600, and extend the service life of the water receiving tray 700.

[0116] Optionally, such as Figure 3As shown, the water collection tray 700 is located above the air handling module 200. Since the heat exchange module 600 is located above the air handling module 200, placing the water collection tray 700 above the air handling module 200 ensures that the water collection tray 700 is close to the heat exchange module 600, allowing condensate to flow smoothly into the water collection tray 700 through the heat exchange module 600.

[0117] Optionally, the front surface of the housing 100 is provided with a second air outlet (not shown in the figure) for discharging the air that has been heated by the heat exchange module 600. The second air outlet is used to discharge the air heated by the heat exchange module 600 into the room, thereby improving the indoor temperature and enhancing the user experience.

[0118] Optionally, the second air outlet can be located on the side of the housing 100 or on the front surface of the housing 100 to stably supply air into the room. The location of the second air outlet can be designed according to actual needs.

[0119] Therefore, the air conditioner 1000 of this application has multiple air outlets (first air outlet 110 and second air outlet). The first air outlet 110 and the second air outlet can work together to achieve multiple air outlet modes, so that the indoor air temperature can effectively and quickly reach the preset temperature.

[0120] Optionally, a guide vane is provided at the second air outlet. The guide vane includes multiple rotatable guide vanes, which provide a certain guiding effect on the indoor airflow. For example, in summer, the guide vanes can be adjusted to face upwards to blow cold air upwards; in winter, the guide vanes can be adjusted to face downwards to blow hot air upwards, thereby making the temperature regulation of the entire room more uniform and improving the heat exchange efficiency.

[0121] Optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown, the module housing 210 and / or mounting plate 400 are provided with a drainage channel 800, and the outlet end of the drainage channel 800 faces the chassis 910 of the housing 100 (the specific structure of the chassis 910 can be found in [reference]). Figure 3 The drain channel 800 extends to drain water into the chassis 910. The main purpose of the drain channel 800 is to guide the condensate inside the upper water tray 700 into the chassis 910, preventing excessive condensate from accumulating inside the water tray 700.

[0122] Optionally, a drain pipe is connected to the chassis 910 for draining water from the chassis 910 to the outside.

[0123] It should be noted that in some examples, both the module housing 210 and the mounting plate 400 are provided with drainage channels 800, such as... Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, the drainage channel 800 includes a first channel 810 and a second channel 820 that are connected. The first channel 810 is located on the module housing 210, and the water inlet of the first channel 810 is located on the top wall of the module housing 210. The second channel 820 is located on the mounting plate 400. Since the water receiving tray 700 is located above the air handling module 200, placing the water inlet of the first channel 810 on the top wall of the module housing 210 ensures that the water inlet of the first channel 810 is close to the water receiving tray 700. In this way, the condensate in the water receiving tray 700 can flow smoothly into the first channel 810. Furthermore, the first channel 810 and the second channel 820 are connected, and the condensate can flow through the first channel 810 into the second channel 820, so as to guide the condensate into the chassis 910.

[0124] Of course, in other examples, drainage channels 800 can be set only on the module housing 210 or only on the mounting plate 400, as long as the condensate inside the upper water receiving tray 700 can be guided into the chassis 910. The specific location of the drainage channel 800 is not limited.

[0125] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the outlet of the second channel 820 extends downward beyond the mounting plate 400. The downward extension of the outlet facilitates the accumulation of water at the base 910 under gravity, thereby improving drainage efficiency.

[0126] Optionally, such as Figure 11 As shown, the side of the second channel 820 is formed as a slope, so that the second channel 820 extends inclined from top to bottom in the direction adjacent to the water outlet. This is used to accelerate the flow rate of condensate and further improve drainage efficiency.

[0127] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the air conditioner 1000 also includes a top cover 920. The top cover 920 is placed on the top of the housing 100 to close the top of the air conditioner 1000; the chassis 910 is connected to the bottom of the housing 100 to support the weight of the entire unit and to make the entire unit stably placed indoors.

[0128] Optionally, the air conditioner 1000 in this invention is a floor-standing air conditioner.

[0129] The following is based on the instruction manual. Figure 1-11 The structure of an air conditioner 1000 in a specific example of the present invention is described.

[0130] An air conditioner 1000 includes: Figure 3 The components shown are housing 100, air handling module 200, heat exchange module 600, and water collection tray 700. Figure 8 The drive unit 300 shown in the figure Figure 9The mounting plate 400 and the mounting base 500 shown in the figure are as follows: Figure 10 The drainage channel 800 is shown in the figure.

[0131] like Figure 3 As shown, the housing 100 includes a first air outlet 110, a first panel 120, a second panel 130, a chassis 910, and a top cover 920.

[0132] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first panel 120 and the second panel 130 are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the housing 100 to form the first air outlet 110, the top cover 920 is placed on the top of the housing 100, and the chassis 910 is connected to the bottom of the housing 100.

[0133] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the air handling module 200 is disposed within the housing 100 and includes a module housing 210, an air handling component 220, and a lifting device 230. The module housing 210 defines a processing air duct 211 and a guide air space 212. The guide air space 212 is connected to the first air outlet 110. The processing air duct 211 is provided with a connecting hole 2111 that communicates with the guide air space 212. The air handling component 220 is located within the processing air duct 211. The lifting device 230 is movably disposed on the module housing 210 to open or close the connecting hole 2111. The lifting device 230 can extend into the guide air space 212 to open the connecting hole 2111.

[0134] The drive device 300 includes a rack and a drive motor 320. The drive motor 320 is connected to the rack via gears. The rack is connected to the lifting device 230 to drive the lifting device 230 to move.

[0135] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the fixed base 500 includes a first part 520 and a second part 530. The drive motor 320 is fixed to the rear side of the first part 520. The second part 530 is provided with a receiving cavity 531 for holding the conversion component 330. The motor shaft of the drive motor 320 extends into the receiving cavity 531 to connect with the conversion component 330. A part of the conversion component 330 extends out of the receiving cavity 531 to cooperate with the moving part 310.

[0136] Combination Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the mounting plate 400 is fixed to the rear side of the module box 210. The mounting plate 400 is provided with a through hole 410. The fixing seat 500 is installed on the front side of the mounting plate 400 and the drive motor 320 passes through the through hole 410. The rear surface of the mounting plate 400 is provided with a receiving groove 420. The drive motor 320 passes through the through hole 410 and part of the structure is accommodated in the receiving groove 420.

[0137] like Figure 9 As shown, the rear surface of the mounting plate 400 is provided with a groove 442 to define a wiring space 440, and the side wall of the wiring space 440 is provided with four spaced fasteners 441 to confine the wires within the wiring space 440.

[0138] like Figure 3 As shown, the heat exchange module 600 and the water collection tray 700 are located inside the housing 100. The water collection tray 700 is located below the heat exchange module 600 to collect condensate and above the air handling module 200. The front surface of the housing 100 is provided with a second air outlet for discharging the air that has been heated by the heat exchange module 600.

[0139] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the drainage channel 800 includes a first channel 810 and a second channel 820 that are connected. The first channel 810 is located on the module housing 210, and the water inlet of the first channel 810 is located on the top wall of the module housing 210. The second channel 820 is located on the mounting plate 400, and the water outlet of the second channel 820 extends downward beyond the mounting plate 400.

[0140] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0141] Figure 9 The above diagram shows four fasteners 441 for illustrative purposes. However, those skilled in the art, after reading the above technical solution, will obviously understand that the solution can be applied to a solution with more fasteners 441, which also falls within the protection scope of this invention.

[0142] Other components of the air conditioner 1000 according to embodiments of the present invention, such as the heat exchange principle of the heat exchange module 600, are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0143] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "embodiment," "example," 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 invention. In this specification, 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.

[0144] 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 conditioner, characterized in that, include: The housing includes a first panel and a second panel, which are spaced apart along the vertical direction of the housing and form a first air outlet on the front surface of the housing. An air handling module is disposed within the housing. The air handling module includes a module housing, an air handling component, and a lifting device. The module housing defines a processing air duct and a guide space. The guide space communicates with a first air outlet. The processing air duct has a connecting hole communicating with the guide space. The air handling component is located within the processing air duct. The lifting device is movably disposed on the module housing to open or close the connecting hole. The guide space is open to the first air outlet. A driving device, comprising a moving part and a drive motor, wherein the drive motor is connected to the moving part via a conversion component, the moving part is connected to the lifting device to drive the lifting device to move, and the drive motor is mounted on the rear surface of the fixed base; Mounting plate, the mounting plate is fixed to the rear side of the module box, the mounting plate is provided with through hole, the fixing seat is installed on the front side of the mounting plate and the drive motor passes through the through hole; The rear surface of the mounting plate is provided with a receiving groove, and the drive motor passes through the through hole and is at least partially received in the receiving groove; The rear surface of the mounting plate is provided with a routing space for guiding the routing path of the guide wires; A heat exchange module and a water collection tray are disposed inside the housing. The water collection tray is located below the heat exchange module to collect condensate and above the air handling module. The front surface of the housing is provided with a second air outlet for discharging the air that has been heated by the heat exchange module. The module housing and / or the mounting plate are provided with drainage channels, and the outlet end of the drainage channels extends toward the chassis of the housing to drain water into the chassis.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the mounting plate and the fixing seat is provided with a first positioning protrusion, and the other of the mounting plate and the fixing seat is provided with a first positioning groove. The first positioning protrusion is inserted into the first positioning groove to achieve the pre-positioning of the fixing seat.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed base includes a first part and a second part. The drive motor is fixed to the rear side of the first part. The second part has a receiving cavity for holding the conversion component. The motor shaft of the drive motor extends into the receiving cavity to connect with the conversion component. A part of the conversion component extends out of the receiving cavity to cooperate with the moving part.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear surface of the mounting plate is provided with a groove to define the wiring space, and the side wall of the wiring space is provided with a plurality of spaced fasteners to confine the wires within the wiring space.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate is fixed to the module housing by a fixing connector.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, One of the mounting plate and the module housing is provided with a second positioning protrusion, and the other of the mounting plate and the module housing is provided with a second positioning groove. The second positioning protrusion extends into the second positioning groove to achieve the pre-positioning of the mounting plate.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second positioning protrusion includes a positioning pin, which is disposed on the module housing. The outer peripheral wall of the positioning pin is provided with a plurality of spaced stop ribs, which abut against the inner wall of the second positioning groove.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drainage channel includes a first channel and a second channel that are connected. The first channel is located on the module housing, and the water inlet of the first channel is located on the top wall of the module housing. The second channel is located on the mounting plate.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outlet end of the second channel extends downward beyond the mounting plate.

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