An air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides an air conditioner in the field of air conditioners. The air conditioner comprises a first heat exchanger arranged on an indoor side and a second heat exchanger arranged on an outdoor side, the first heat exchanger is correspondingly provided with a first fan, the second heat exchanger is correspondingly provided with a second fan, and the air conditioner further comprises a water collecting structure, a guiding structure and an atomizing structure. The water collecting structure is configured to collect condensate water generated by the first heat exchanger, the guiding structure is configured to guide the condensate water in the water collecting structure to the atomizing structure, the atomizing structure is configured to atomize the condensate water, and the first fan is configured to suck the atomized condensate water to the surface of the first heat exchanger. The water collecting structure and the guiding structure can be used for collecting the condensate water on the outdoor side, the atomizing structure can be used for atomizing and recycling the collected condensate water, and the use of the atomized condensate water will not affect the performance of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of air conditioning, and particularly relates to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, when air conditioners are cooling or heating, the condensate they produce is usually discharged directly to the outside through a drain hole on the chassis. However, since direct drainage can wet the buildings or other items below, some countries or regions have explicitly prohibited direct drainage to the outside.

[0003] In view of this, the present invention is proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an air conditioner.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, an air conditioner is provided in this embodiment of the invention, including a first heat exchanger installed on the indoor side and a second heat exchanger installed on the outdoor side, wherein the first heat exchanger is provided with a first fan and the second heat exchanger is provided with a second fan. It also includes water collection structure, guiding structure and atomization structure; The water collection structure is configured to collect condensate generated by the first heat exchanger and / or the second heat exchanger, the guiding structure is configured to guide the condensate in the water collection structure to the atomizing structure, and the atomizing structure is configured to atomize the condensate. The first fan is configured to draw atomized condensate onto the surface of the first heat exchanger.

[0006] In the above technical solution, the water collection structure includes a water collection trough formed on the chassis of the air conditioner, and the water collection trough is located on the outdoor side; The water collection structure also includes a water collection tray, which is configured to guide the collected condensate into a water collection tank.

[0007] In the above technical solution, a heating element is also installed on the chassis of the air conditioner.

[0008] In the above technical solution, the guiding structure includes a water pump installed in the water collection tank and a water delivery pipe connected to the water outlet of the water pump. The water delivery pipe is configured to guide the condensate in the water collection tank to the atomizing structure.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the atomizing structure includes an atomizing water box installed on the indoor side, and the atomizing water box includes a water inlet and an exhaust outlet formed on the surface of the atomizing water box; The atomizing structure also includes an atomizer housed within the atomizing water box; The atomizer is used to atomize the condensed water flowing from the inlet into the atomizing water box into condensed water vapor and then discharge it through the exhaust port.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the atomizing structure is located near the edge of the first heat exchanger.

[0011] In the above technical solution, at least one atomizing water box is provided, and each atomizing water box is provided with at least one atomizer.

[0012] In the above technical solution, when there is one atomizing water box, the water inlet of the atomizing water box is connected to the water outlet of the water supply pipe.

[0013] In the above technical solution, when multiple atomizing water boxes are provided, the inlet of one atomizing water box is connected to the water supply pipe, and the multiple atomizing water boxes are connected to each other through a guide pipe.

[0014] In the above technical solution, a guide port is provided at the highest permissible liquid level of the atomizing water box; The two adjacent atomizing water boxes are connected by a guide pipe. One end of the guide pipe is connected to the guide port of one of the atomizing water boxes, and the other end is connected to the water inlet of the other atomizing water box.

[0015] In the above technical solution, when multiple atomizing water boxes are provided, each atomizing water box is provided with a corresponding water supply pipe, and the water outlet of the water supply pipe is connected to the water inlet of the atomizing water box.

[0016] In the above technical solution, the atomizing water box is detachably installed on the air conditioner chassis, and the surface of the atomizing water box is also provided with a reserved drain port.

[0017] In the above technical solution, a partition baffle is provided inside the atomizing water box, which divides the interior of the atomizing water box into a first chamber and a second chamber that are connected at the bottom. The water inlet on the atomizing water box corresponds to the first chamber, and the exhaust port on the atomizing water box corresponds to the second chamber.

[0018] In the above technical solution, the exhaust port is a gradually changing opening with a constricted end and a flared end. The constricted end of the exhaust port is located close to the first heat exchanger, and the flared end of the exhaust port is located close to the atomizing water box.

[0019] In the above technical solution, the atomizing water box includes a water box body and a water box cover installed on the water box body, and the water inlet is formed on the water box cover. The water tank cover has a receiving cavity containing a filter assembly configured to filter condensate entering the atomizing water tank.

[0020] In the above technical solution, the filter assembly includes multiple filter screens arranged along the length of the water tank cover, and the filter screens are detachably installed inside the water tank cover. Multiple filters divide the interior of the water tank cover into multiple filtration chambers along its length, including a primary filtration chamber and a final filtration chamber. The water inlet includes a first water inlet and a second water inlet. The first water inlet is connected to the primary filtration chamber and is configured to guide the condensate into the water box cover for filtration. The second water inlet is connected to the final filtration chamber and is configured to guide the filtered condensate into the water box body for atomization.

[0021] In the above technical solution, the mesh count of the multiple filter screens extending from the first-stage filtration chamber side to the final-stage filtration chamber side gradually increases.

[0022] In the above technical solution, a slope is formed at the bottom of the inside of the water box cover, with the high point of the slope forming at the first-stage filtration chamber and the low point of the slope forming at the final-stage filtration chamber.

[0023] In the above technical solution, the air conditioner is a window air conditioner, which also includes a rear partition installed on the air conditioner chassis. A fan mounting slot is provided on the rear partition, and a second fan is installed in the mounting slot. A water collection structure is set between the rear partition and the second heat exchanger.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art: I. This invention can collect outdoor condensate by setting up a water collection structure and a guiding structure. By setting up an atomizing structure, the collected condensate can be atomized and reused. Moreover, the atomized condensate will not affect the performance of the air conditioner.

[0025] Second, by setting up a filter component, the present invention collects fine impurities such as dust while collecting condensate, and separates them in the filter component. Users can then clean the filter component to ensure the cleanliness of the indoor area.

[0026] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings, as part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the invention are used to explain the invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of an embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a top view of an embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a left-side structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention, showing the flow path of condensate in the air conditioner; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the atomization structure in an embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the middle AA surface; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the atomizing structure in an embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention. The diagram shows the flow path of condensate in the atomizing structure. Figure 7 for Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the water box body in the atomization structure of the embodiment; Figure 8 for Figure 4 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the water tank cover in the atomizing structure of the embodiment; Figure 9 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the water tank cover in the atomizing structure of the embodiment; Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the condensate water treatment process in an embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention; Figure 1-10 In the middle: 1-First heat exchanger, 2-Second heat exchanger, 3-Water collection structure, 31-Water collection tank, 32-Water collection tray, 4-Guiding structure, 41-Water pump, 42-Water supply pipe, 5-Atomizing structure, 51-Atomizing water box, 511 Water inlet, 5111-First water inlet, 5112-Second water inlet, 512-Exhaust port, 513-Reserved drain port, 514-Divider baffle, 515-First chamber, 516-Second chamber, 517-Water box body, 518-Water box cover, 5181-Primary filtration chamber, 5182-Final filtration chamber, 519-Filter assembly, 5191-Filter screen, 520-Slope, 6-First fan, 7-Air conditioner chassis, 8-Rear partition, 9-Second fan, 10-Front partition, 11-Baffle plate, 12-Vortex.

[0028] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0029] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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 limiting this invention.

[0030] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "contact," and "communication" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Currently, when air conditioners are cooling or heating, the condensate they produce is usually discharged directly to the outside through a drain hole on the chassis. However, since direct drainage can wet buildings or other items below, some countries or regions have explicitly prohibited direct drainage to the outside. This invention can collect outdoor condensate by setting up a water collection structure and a guiding structure. By setting up an atomizing structure, the collected condensate can be atomized and reused. Moreover, the atomized condensate can be used without affecting the performance of the air conditioner.

[0032] To further illustrate the technical solution of this invention, the following is combined with... Figures 1-10 As shown, the following specific embodiments are provided.

[0033] Example 1 This invention provides a method such as Figures 1 to 3 The air conditioner shown includes a first heat exchanger 1 installed on the indoor side and a second heat exchanger 2 installed on the outdoor side. The first heat exchanger 1 is equipped with a first fan 6, and the second heat exchanger 2 is equipped with a second fan 9. It also includes a water collection structure 3, a guiding structure 4, and an atomizing structure 5. The water collection structure 3 is configured to collect the condensate produced by the first heat exchanger 1 and / or the second heat exchanger 2. The guiding structure 4 is configured to guide the condensate in the water collection structure 3 to the atomizing structure 5. The atomizing structure 5 is configured to atomize the condensate. The first fan 6 is configured to draw the atomized condensate onto the surface of the first heat exchanger 1.

[0034] In this embodiment, by setting a water collection structure and a guiding structure on the air conditioner, the outdoor condensate can be collected, preventing the condensate from being directly discharged outdoors. By setting an atomizing structure 5, the collected condensate can also be atomized and reused. The atomized condensate can be blown into the room by the first fan 6, thereby achieving a humidification effect. Since the condensate has been atomized, when the condensate is adsorbed onto the surface of the first heat exchanger 1, it will not affect the air intake of the air conditioner, thus not affecting the performance of the air conditioner.

[0035] The following is a detailed explanation of the water collection structure 3, the guiding structure 4, and the atomizing structure 5: like Figure 1 As shown, the water collection structure 3 includes a water collection trough 31 formed on the air conditioner chassis 7, the water collection trough 31 is located on the outdoor side, and the water collection structure 3 also includes a water collection tray 32, which is configured to guide the collected condensate into the water collection trough 31.

[0036] It is worth noting that, since the water collection tank 31 is located on the outdoor side, considering the possibility of ice forming in the water collection tank 31, a heating element is provided on the air conditioner chassis 7 in this embodiment. The heating element can be a heating wire or a heating rod, etc. Of course, in some alternative embodiments, the ice can be melted not only by electric heating, but also by other ice-breaking structures.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the aforementioned guiding structure 4 includes a water pump 41 disposed in the water collection tank 31 and a water delivery pipe 42 connected to the water outlet of the water pump 41, wherein the water delivery pipe 42 is configured to guide the condensate in the water collection tank 31 to the atomizing structure 5.

[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the aforementioned atomizing structure 5 includes an atomizing water box 51 installed on the indoor side. The atomizing water box 51 includes an inlet 511 and an exhaust port 512 formed on the surface of the atomizing water box 51. The inlet 511 is used to introduce condensed water from the water pipe 42 into the atomizing water box 51. The atomizing structure 5 also includes an atomizer 52 disposed in the atomizing water box 51. The atomizer 52 is used to atomize the condensed water flowing into the atomizing water box 51 from the inlet 511 into condensed water vapor and discharge it through the exhaust port 512. Preferably, the atomizer 52 is an ultrasonic atomizing device with an ultrasonic vibrating head at its end. When in use, the ultrasonic atomizing device atomizes the condensed water through the ultrasonic vibrating head at its end. (It is worth noting that the area in the atomizing water box 51 where the ultrasonic device is installed is waterproofed from the main body of the atomizing water box 51, so that condensed water will not enter the area in the atomizing water box 51 where the ultrasonic device is installed.)

[0039] After the condensate enters the atomizing water box 51, the atomizer 52 is activated to atomize the condensate. The atomized condensate vapor is discharged through the exhaust port 512. Under the action of the first fan 6, the condensate vapor is adsorbed onto the surface of the first heat exchanger 1 and mixed with the air drawn in from the indoor side. The air is heated by exchanging heat with the first heat exchanger 1 and then blown into the room to achieve the purpose of indoor heating and humidification.

[0040] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the atomizing structure 5 is positioned near the edge of the first heat exchanger 1. Due to the characteristics of the first fan 6 (the area covered by the projected image of the first fan 6 has a high airflow rate, while the surrounding area has a low airflow rate), the atomizing structure 5 is located near the edge of the first heat exchanger 1. Figure 3 The fan blades in the first fan 6 directly face the area with the highest air intake (therefore, the air intake at the exhaust port 512 of the atomizing water box 51 is relatively low). Consequently, the heat exchange efficiency of the first heat exchanger 1 is not as high as that of the middle section, and its use for heat exchange of atomized condensate has a relatively small impact on the overall performance of the unit. For example... Figure 3 As shown in the figure, the flow path of condensate in the air conditioner is illustrated.

[0041] In order to improve the water storage capacity and atomization capacity of the air conditioner in this embodiment, at least one atomizing water box 51 is provided in this embodiment, and at least one atomizer 52 is provided inside each atomizing water box 51.

[0042] Specifically, in this embodiment of the application, an atomizing water box 51 is provided, and an atomizer 52 is also provided accordingly. The water inlet 511 of the atomizing water box 51 is connected to the water outlet of the water supply pipe 42. At this time, the condensate pumped out by the water pump 41 flows into the atomizing water box 51 for atomization treatment through the water supply pipe 42.

[0043] Of course, in some alternative implementations, the number of atomizing water boxes 51 can be set to multiple. When the number of atomizing water boxes 51 is set to multiple, the multiple atomizing water boxes 51 can have the following two specific water inlet methods.

[0044] Method 1: When multiple atomizing water boxes 51 are provided, the inlet 511 of one atomizing water box 51 is connected to the water supply pipe 42, and the multiple atomizing water boxes 51 are connected to each other through a guide pipe (not shown in the figure). Specifically, in this water inlet method, a guide port is provided at the highest allowable liquid level of the atomizing water box 51, and two adjacent atomizing water boxes 51 are connected to each other through a guide pipe. One end of the guide pipe is connected to the guide port of one atomizing water box 51, and the other end is connected to the inlet 511 of another atomizing water box 51. When the condensate in one atomizing water box 51 reaches the highest allowable liquid level, the excess condensate can be discharged into the adjacent atomizing water box 51 through the guide port and the guide pipe. It is worth noting that, under this water inlet method, multiple atomizing water boxes 51 should be arranged in order from high to low. For example, one atomizing water box 51 can be installed on the air conditioner chassis 7 and another can be installed at the bottom of the first heat exchanger 1, so as to ensure that when the condensate reaches the maximum allowable liquid level in the atomizing water box 51, it can flow into the adjacent atomizing water box 51 under the action of the height difference.

[0045] Method 2: When there are multiple atomizing water boxes 51, each atomizing water box 51 can be equipped with a corresponding water supply pipe 42, wherein the water outlet of the water supply pipe 42 is connected to the water inlet 511 of the atomizing water box 51.

[0046] In summary, when multiple atomizing water boxes 51 are provided, regardless of which water inlet method is used, normal water inlet to the atomizing water boxes 51 can be guaranteed, thereby increasing the overall water storage capacity of the air conditioner. It should be noted that whether the atomizing water boxes 51 are set as one group or multiple groups, the atomizers 52 can be set as multiple groups, all of which are located inside the atomizing water boxes 51.

[0047] As described above, the air conditioner treats the collected condensate by atomization. In order to achieve diversified treatment methods for condensate in this embodiment, the atomizing water box 51 is detachably installed on the air conditioner chassis 7 and a reserved drain port 513 is provided on the surface of the atomizing water box 51. That is, the user can treat the condensate in three ways.

[0048] The first method is to open the air conditioner panel, remove the atomizing water box 51, treat the condensate, and clean the atomizing water box 51. The second method is to directly use a water pipe to connect to the reserved drain port 513 on the atomizing water box 51 to drain the condensate; The third method is to activate the atomizer 52 to atomize the water in the atomizing water box 51. The atomized water is then drawn into the indoor side by the strong suction brought by the high-speed rotation of the first fan 6 on the indoor side, and finally blown into the room to achieve the humidification effect.

[0049] This allows for diverse options for condensate drainage, enabling users to choose the appropriate condensate treatment method based on their own needs.

[0050] To further understand the specific composition of the atomizing structure 5, the atomizing water box 51 in the atomizing structure 5 will be explained in detail below: like Figures 4-9 As shown, to prevent condensate from flowing directly out of the exhaust port 512 after entering the atomizing water box 51, a partition baffle 514 is provided inside the atomizing water box 51 in this embodiment. The partition baffle 514 divides the interior of the atomizing water box 51 into a first chamber 515 and a second chamber 516 that are connected at the bottom. The water inlet on the atomizing water box 51 is set in the first chamber 515, and the exhaust port 512 on the atomizing water box 51 is set in the second chamber 516. Under the action of the partition baffle 514, when condensate enters the atomizing water box 51, it will flow into the first chamber 515 and will not directly enter the second chamber 516. When the atomizer 52 atomizes, the atomized condensate vapor cannot continue to rise due to the influence of the atomizing water box cover, and then it is discharged from the exhaust port 512.

[0051] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, in order to enhance the suction force of the high-speed rotation of the first indoor fan 6 on the atomized condensate, the exhaust port 512 on the atomized water box 51 in this embodiment is configured as a gradually changing opening with a constricted end and a flared end. Specifically, the exhaust port 512 is trumpet-shaped, wherein the constricted end of the exhaust port 512 is located close to the first heat exchanger 1, and the flared end of the exhaust port 512 is located close to the atomized water box 51. After the high-speed rotation of the first indoor fan 6 draws away the atomized condensate, a pressure difference is formed at both ends of the exhaust port 512, causing the atomized condensate in the atomized water box 51 to rush towards the first heat exchanger 1 more quickly, thereby discharging the atomized condensate and achieving the purpose of quickly treating the condensate in the atomized water box 51.

[0052] Furthermore, such as Figures 4-6As shown, the atomizing water box 51 includes a water box body 517 and a water box cover 518 installed on the water box body 517. The bottom of the water box cover 518 is fitted with the upper end of the partition baffle 514. An inlet 511 is formed on the water box cover 518, which has a receiving cavity. To further improve the purity of the condensate and facilitate subsequent reuse, a filter assembly 519 is provided in the receiving cavity in this embodiment. The filter assembly 519 is configured to filter the condensate entering the atomizing water box 51. When cleaning the filter assembly 519, the user can easily remove the water box cover 518 and regularly clean the filter screen 5191 to ensure the filtration effect. The atomizing water box 51 is provided with a guide rail, and the water box cover 518 can be pulled along the guide rail. The water box cover 518 is fixed to the atomizing water box by the guide rail and a buckle. Specifically, such as Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, the filter assembly 519 includes multiple filter screens 5191 arranged along the length of the water tank cover 518. The filter screens 5191 are detachably installed inside the water tank cover 518 for easy cleaning. Specifically, the water tank cover 518 has filter screen slots for securing the filter screens 5191. When cleaning the filter screens 5191, they can be removed from the filter screen slots for cleaning. The multiple filter screens 5191 divide the interior of the water tank cover 518 into multiple filter chambers along its length, including a primary filter chamber 5181 and a final filter chamber 5182.

[0053] like Figure 4 As shown, the aforementioned water inlet 511 includes a first water inlet 5111 and a second water inlet 5112. The first water inlet 5111 is connected to the primary filtration chamber 5181 and is configured to guide condensate into the water box cover 518 for filtration. The second water inlet 5112 is connected to the final filtration chamber 5182 and is configured to guide the filtered condensate into the water box body 517 for atomization.

[0054] During this process, as the condensate flows within the water box cover 518, it passes through multiple filter screens to achieve multi-stage filtration of the condensate. Specifically, the mesh count of the multiple filter screens 5191 extending from the first-stage filtration chamber 5181 to the final-stage filtration chamber 5182 gradually increases, thereby achieving step-by-step filtration of impurities in the condensate and improving the filtration effect.

[0055] like Figure 6As shown, condensate enters the water tank cover 518 through the first inlet 5111, then passes through the filter screen 5191 for impurity filtration along the direction of the arrow, and finally flows into the water tank body 517 through the second inlet 5112, where it is ultimately stored. The user can then turn on the atomizer 52 to atomize the condensate. Because multiple filters 5191 are installed, the impurities in the atomized condensate are kept low, preventing any impact on the first heat exchanger 1. like Figure 6 and Figure 9 As shown, in order to facilitate the rapid flow of condensate in the water box cover 518 into the water box body 517, a slope 520 is formed at the bottom of the interior of the water box cover 518 in this embodiment. The high point of the slope 520 is formed at the first-stage filtration chamber 5181, and the low point of the slope 520 is formed at the final filtration chamber 5182. This enables the rapid flow of condensate in the water box cover 518 and prevents condensate from accumulating in the water box cover 518.

[0056] It should be noted that, as Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner mentioned above is a window air conditioner in this embodiment of the application. When the air conditioner is a window air conditioner, it also includes a rear partition 8 installed on the air conditioner chassis 7 and a front partition 10, baffle 11 and volute 12 installed on the air conditioner. The rear partition 8 has a fan mounting groove, and a second fan 9 is installed in the mounting groove. The water collection structure 3 is set between the rear partition 8 and the second heat exchanger 2. Under normal circumstances, because the outer grille of the window air conditioner is small and has an air guiding structure inclined at about 45°, large debris such as leaves and strips of cloth are not easy to enter the air conditioner. Furthermore, when the water collection structure 3 is set between the rear partition 8 and the second heat exchanger 2, only the area of ​​the second fan 9 is open, thereby preventing large debris from falling into the water collection area of ​​the water collection tank 31 and affecting the normal operation of the water pump 41, further reducing the impact of large debris on the water pump 41.

[0057] In summary, in this embodiment of the application, by setting the water collection structure 3 between the rear partition 8 and the second heat exchanger 2, large object impurities can be filtered out, and by setting the filter assembly 519 in the atomizing water box 51, small object impurities remaining in the condensate can be filtered out, thereby ensuring the purity of the condensate during atomization.

[0058] Finally, as Figure 10 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment provides a flowchart of the air conditioner's condensate collection and treatment process. The flow path of the condensate as it flows within the air conditioner is as follows: Figure 3 The arrow in the image indicates the direction.

[0059] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: It includes a first heat exchanger (1) installed on the indoor side and a second heat exchanger (2) installed on the outdoor side. The first heat exchanger (1) is equipped with a first fan (6), and the second heat exchanger (2) is equipped with a second fan (9). It also includes a water collection structure (3), a guiding structure (4), and an atomizing structure (5); The water collection structure (3) is configured to collect condensate generated by the first heat exchanger (1) and / or the second heat exchanger (2), the guiding structure (4) is configured to guide the condensate in the water collection structure (3) to the atomizing structure (5), and the atomizing structure (5) is configured to atomize the condensate. The first fan (6) is configured to draw atomized condensate to the first heat exchanger (1); The atomizing structure (5) includes an atomizing water box (51) installed on the indoor side, and the atomizing water box (51) includes an inlet (511) and an exhaust port (512) formed on the surface of the atomizing water box (51). The atomizing structure (5) also includes an atomizer (52) disposed in the atomizing water box (51); The atomizer (52) is used to atomize the condensed water flowing from the inlet (511) into the atomizing water box (51) into condensed water vapor and discharge it through the exhaust port (512); The atomizing water box (51) includes a water box body (517) and a water box cover (518) installed on the water box body (517), and the water inlet (511) is formed on the water box cover (518). The water box cover (518) has a receiving cavity, and a filter assembly (519) is provided in the receiving cavity. The filter assembly (519) is configured to filter the condensate entering the atomizing water box (51). When the atomizer (52) atomizes, the atomized condensed water vapor is discharged from the exhaust port (512) as it flows upward due to the obstruction of the water box cover (518).

2. The air conditioner of claim 1, wherein The water collection structure (3) includes a water collection trough (31) formed on the air conditioner chassis (7), and the water collection trough (31) is located on the outdoor side; The water collection structure (3) also includes a water collection tray (32), which is configured to guide the collected condensate into the water collection tank (31).

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, A heating element is also provided on the chassis (7) of the air conditioner.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guiding structure (4) includes a water pump (41) disposed in the water collection tank (31) and a water delivery pipe (42) connected to the water outlet of the water pump (41). The water delivery pipe (42) is configured to guide the condensate in the water collection tank (31) to the atomizing structure (5).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The atomizing structure (5) is located near the edge of the first heat exchanger (1).

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, At least one atomizing water box (51) is provided, and each atomizing water box (51) is provided with at least one atomizer (52) inside.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, When one atomizing water box (51) is provided, the water inlet (511) of the atomizing water box (51) is connected to the water outlet of the water supply pipe (42).

8. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, When multiple atomizing water boxes (51) are provided, the inlet (511) of one of the atomizing water boxes (51) is connected to the water supply pipe (42), and the multiple atomizing water boxes (51) are connected to each other through a guide pipe.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, A flow guide is provided at the highest permissible liquid level of the atomizing water box (51); Two adjacent atomizing water boxes (51) are connected by a guide pipe. One end of the guide pipe is connected to the guide port of one of the atomizing water boxes (51), and the other end is connected to the inlet (511) of the other atomizing water box (51).

10. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, When multiple atomizing water boxes (51) are provided, each atomizing water box (51) is provided with a corresponding water supply pipe (42), and the water outlet of the water supply pipe (42) is connected to the water inlet (511) of the atomizing water box (51).

11. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 7-10, characterized in that, The atomizing water box (51) is detachably installed on the air conditioner chassis (7), and the surface of the atomizing water box (51) is also provided with a reserved drain port (513).

12. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The atomizing water box (51) is provided with a partition baffle (514), which divides the interior of the atomizing water box (51) into a first chamber (515) and a second chamber (516) that are connected at the bottom. The water inlet on the atomizing water box (51) is provided in the first chamber (515), and the exhaust port (512) on the atomizing water box (51) is provided in the second chamber (516).

13. The air conditioner according to claim 12, characterized in that, The exhaust port (512) is a gradually changing opening with a constricted end and a flared end. The constricted end of the exhaust port (512) is located close to the first heat exchanger (1), and the flared end of the exhaust port (512) is located close to the atomizing water box (51).

14. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter assembly (519) includes a plurality of filter screens (5191) arranged along the length of the water tank cover (518), and the filter screens (5191) are detachably installed inside the water tank cover (518). The multiple filters (5191) divide the interior of the water box cover (518) along its length into multiple filter chambers, the filter chambers including a primary filter chamber (5181) and a final filter chamber (5182). The inlet (511) includes a first inlet (5111) and a second inlet (5112). The first inlet (5111) is connected to the primary filtration chamber (5181) and is configured to guide condensate into the water box cover (518) for filtration. The second inlet (5112) is connected to the final filtration chamber (5182) and is configured to guide the filtered condensate into the water box body (517) for atomization.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 14, characterized in that, The mesh count of the plurality of filters (5191) extending from the first-stage filter chamber (5181) side to the final-stage filter chamber (5182) side gradually increases.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that, A ramp (520) is formed at the bottom of the interior of the water box cover (518). The high point of the ramp (520) is formed at the first-stage filtration chamber (5181), and the low point of the ramp (520) is formed at the final-stage filtration chamber (5182).

17. The air conditioner according to claim 16, characterized in that, The air conditioner is a window air conditioner, and the window air conditioner also includes a rear partition (8) installed on the air conditioner chassis (7). A fan mounting groove is provided on the rear partition (8), and a second fan (9) is installed in the mounting groove. The water collection structure (3) is located between the rear partition (8) and the second heat exchanger (2).

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