A pipeline assembly, control method and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides a pipeline component, a control method and an air conditioner. The pipeline component includes a first pipeline and a cleaning member. The cleaning member includes a cleaning portion and a supporting portion. The cleaning portion can be slidably arranged inside the first pipeline, and a through hole is formed on the cleaning portion, which is communicated with the first pipeline; the supporting portion can be slidably arranged outside the first pipeline, and the supporting portion is transmission-connected with the cleaning portion; the supporting portion slides along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipeline, so that the cleaning portion slides along the inner side wall of the first pipeline, and then the cleaning portion can clean the inner side of the side wall of the first pipeline; the cleaning process and the cleaning member structure are simple and the cleaning efficiency is high; a through groove is formed on the side wall of the first pipeline, and a sealing strip is arranged at the through groove. During the cleaning process, the sealing strip maintains a sealing fit with the through groove to prevent water in the first pipeline from flowing out of the through groove; the cleaning member is made of flexible material, and during the cleaning process, the cleaning portion can be deformed along with the structure of the first pipeline, thereby expanding the cleaning range.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of pipeline cleaning equipment, and in particular, relates to a pipeline component, a control method and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In production and life, pipelines are widely used as an important material transportation facility. After being used for a long time, pipelines are prone to blockage. Existing pipeline cleaning methods include manual cleaning and equipment cleaning. When cleaning pipelines by manually operating cleaning tools, cleaning is not timely, efficiency is low, and work intensity is high. When cleaning pipelines by pushing cleaning tools such as cylinders and push rods, the equipment structure is complex, occupies a large space, and the control process is cumbersome, which is not suitable for cleaning pipelines with smaller diameters. In particular, in air conditioners, if the condensate pipe is not cleaned in time, the condensate cannot be discharged normally, and the condensate backflows, causing a large amount of condensate to accumulate in the water tray, leading to bacterial growth, reducing the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a pipeline assembly, a control method and an air conditioner to solve the problems of low cleaning efficiency and high work intensity during manual cleaning and complex equipment structure during equipment cleaning in the prior art.

[0004] The present invention provides a pipeline assembly, comprising:

[0005] First pipeline;

[0006] A cleaning member, comprising a cleaning portion and a supporting portion, wherein the cleaning portion is slidably disposed inside the first pipe; the supporting portion is slidably disposed outside the first pipe and is in transmission connection with the cleaning portion;

[0007] The supporting part slides along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe, so that the cleaning part slides along the inner side wall of the first pipe, and then the cleaning part can clean the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe.

[0008] Further optionally, a through groove is formed on the side wall of the first pipe, and the through groove runs through the side wall of the first pipe; the cleaning member further includes:

[0009] The connecting part connects the cleaning part and the supporting part, and the connecting part is slidably matched with the through groove.

[0010] Further optionally, the pipeline assembly also includes:

[0011] A sealing strip, which is an elastic strip and is arranged at the through groove; one end of the connecting portion is connected to the cleaning portion, and the other end passes through the sealing strip and is connected to the supporting portion;

[0012] The connecting portion slides along the through groove, so that the sealing strip is extended or shortened along the axial direction of the first pipe, and the sealing strip maintains a sealing fit with the through groove.

[0013] Further optionally, the sealing strip includes a first sealing strip and a second sealing strip, and the first sealing strip and the second sealing strip are sequentially arranged at the through groove along the axial direction of the first pipe; the connecting part is passed between the first sealing strip and the second sealing strip, and the first sealing strip and the second sealing strip are both elastic sealing strips, and when the connecting part moves up and down along the through groove in the axial direction of the first pipe, the first sealing strip and the second sealing strip both maintain a sealing fit with the connecting part.

[0014] Further optionally, along the axial direction of the first pipeline, the first pipeline includes a first end and a second end; the first end is sleeved with a base; the pipeline assembly further includes a driving assembly, the driving assembly includes an elastic member and a driving member, the elastic member is arranged outside the first pipeline, and one end of the elastic member is connected to the base, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the support portion;

[0015] The driving member is arranged outside the first pipe, and the driving member is arranged at the second end, and the driving member is drivingly connected to the supporting part;

[0016] Under the action of the elastic member and the driving member, the supporting part can drive the cleaning part to slide along the inner side of the first pipe.

[0017] Further optionally, the driving assembly further comprises a traction member, the traction member is arranged between the driving member and the support portion, one end of the traction member is connected to the driving member, and the other end of the traction member is connected to the support portion;

[0018] Preferably, the traction member is a flexible member.

[0019] Further optionally, the pipeline assembly further includes a locking assembly, and the locking assembly includes:

[0020] A first magnetic member, which is disposed on the supporting portion;

[0021] a second magnetic member, which is disposed close to the second end, so that when the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member attract each other, the support portion is located at the second end; when the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member repel each other, the support portion is away from the second end;

[0022] Preferably, at least one of the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member is an electromagnet.

[0023] Further optionally, the pipeline assembly also includes:

[0024] The second pipeline is sleeved on the outside of the first pipeline, and the driving component is arranged in the gap between the second pipeline and the first pipeline.

[0025] The present invention also provides a control method for the pipeline assembly described in any one of the above items, the control method comprising:

[0026] When the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe needs to be cleaned, the support part is controlled to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe, so that the cleaning part can clean the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe.

[0027] Further optionally, controlling the support portion to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe includes:

[0028] When the support portion is located at the second end, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are repelled from each other;

[0029] The driving member is controlled to move so that the traction member is in a relaxed state, and the elastic member is used to drive the support portion to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe toward the first end.

[0030] Further optionally, the controlling the support portion to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe further comprises:

[0031] When the support portion is located at the first end, the driving member is controlled to move so that the traction member is in a tensioned state, and the traction member drives the support portion to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe toward the second end.

[0032] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, comprising a water receiving tray and a pipe assembly as described above; the water receiving tray is formed with a drain outlet, and the water inlet end of the first pipe is arranged at the drain outlet; the water in the water receiving tray can be discharged through the first pipe; the cleaning part is formed with a through hole, and the through hole is connected to the first pipe.

[0033] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, which uses the control method of the pipeline assembly as described in any one of the above items.

[0034] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are mainly:

[0035] (1) The support part is slidably disposed outside the first pipe, and the cleaning part is slidably disposed inside the first pipe. The support part drives the cleaning part to slide, and the cleaning part can clean the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe. The cleaning process and the cleaning part structure are simple and the cleaning efficiency is high. In addition, the cleaning part can discharge the material blocking the first pipe in time.

[0036] (2) A through groove is formed on the side wall of the first pipe, and a sealing strip is provided at the through groove. During the cleaning process, the sealing strip and the through groove maintain a sealing fit to prevent water in the first pipe from flowing out of the through groove, so that the cleaning process does not affect the normal operation of the first pipe; and prevent impurities from entering between the first pipe and the second pipe from the through groove, causing sliding failure of the cleaning member;

[0037] (3) The driving member is arranged at the second end of the first pipe, one end of the traction member is connected to the driving member, the other end of the traction member is connected to the support part, one end of the elastic member is connected to the first end of the first pipe, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the support part; when the driving member rotates to make the traction member in a relaxed state, the elastic member drives the support part to slide from the second end of the first pipe to the first end of the first pipe; when the driving member rotates to make the traction member in a tensioned state, the traction member drives the support part to slide from the first end of the first pipe to the second end of the first pipe; and then the cleaning part cleans the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe, the cleaning structure and control method are simple, the cleaning efficiency is high, and the cleaning is thorough;

[0038] (4) The cleaning member is made of a flexible material. When cleaning the first pipe, the cleaning portion can be deformed along with the structure of the first pipe, thereby cleaning thoroughly, expanding the cleaning range, and being adaptable to pipes of different structures;

[0039] (5) The first magnetic member and the second magnetic member attract each other, so that the cleaning member is locked to the second end of the first pipe. When the fluid flows through the first pipe, the cleaning member has no effect on the flow rate of the fluid. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] In order to more clearly illustrate the implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the implementation methods or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only exemplary, and for ordinary technicians in this field, other implementation drawings can be derived from the provided drawings without creative work.

[0041] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only used to match the contents disclosed in the specification so as to facilitate understanding and reading by persons familiar with the technology. They are not used to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented, and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any structural modification, change in proportion or adjustment of size shall still fall within the scope of the technical contents disclosed in the present invention without affecting the effects and purposes that can be achieved by the present invention.

[0042] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the cleaning member provided by the present invention when it is located at the first end of the first pipe;

[0043] Figure 2A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the cleaning member provided by the present invention when it is located at the second end of the first pipe;

[0044] Figure 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a cleaning element provided by the present invention;

[0045] Figure 4a and Figure 4b A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a first pipe, a sealing strip and a connecting part embodiment provided by the present invention;

[0046] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a flow chart of an embodiment of a control method for a pipeline assembly provided by the present invention;

[0047] In the figure:

[0048] 11-first pipeline; 111-through groove; 12-second pipeline;

[0049] 2-cleaning part; 21-cleaning part; 22-connecting part; 23-supporting part;

[0050] 3- sealing strip; 31- first sealing strip; 32- second sealing strip;

[0051] 41-driving member; 42-elastic member; 43-traction member; 44-buffer member; 45-base;

[0052] 51 - first magnetic component; 52 - second magnetic component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0053] The following is a description of the implementation of the present invention by specific embodiments. People familiar with the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0054] The terms used in the embodiments of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular forms "a", "said" and "the" used in the embodiments of the present invention and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates other meanings, and "multiple" generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0055] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0056] It should also be noted that the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a product or system including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such a product or system. In the absence of more restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the product or system including the elements.

[0057] In the prior art, pipeline cleaning methods include manual cleaning and equipment cleaning. When cleaning pipelines by manually operating cleaning tools, the cleaning is not timely, the efficiency is low, and the work intensity is high. When cleaning pipelines by pushing cleaning tools such as cylinders and push rods, the equipment structure is complex, the space occupied is large, and the control process is cumbersome, which is not suitable for cleaning pipelines with smaller diameters.

[0058] The present invention creatively provides a pipeline assembly, including a first pipeline and a cleaning member; the cleaning member includes a cleaning portion and a supporting portion, the cleaning portion can be slidably arranged inside the first pipeline, and the cleaning portion is formed with a through hole, and the through hole is communicated with the first pipeline; the supporting portion can be slidably arranged outside the first pipeline and the supporting portion is transmission-connected with the cleaning portion; the supporting portion slides along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipeline, so that the cleaning portion slides along the inner side wall of the first pipeline, and then the cleaning portion can clean the inner side of the side wall of the first pipeline; the cleaning process does not affect the normal operation of the first pipeline, the cleaning process and the cleaning member are simple in structure, and the cleaning efficiency is high; the material blocking the first pipeline can be discharged in time through the cleaning portion.

[0059] Example 1

[0060] <Pipeline components>

[0061] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a pipeline assembly, including:

[0062] The first pipeline 11; specifically, the first pipeline 11 is a straight pipe;

[0063] The cleaning member 2 comprises a cleaning portion 21 and a supporting portion 23. The cleaning portion 21 is slidably disposed inside the first pipe 11; the supporting portion 23 is slidably disposed outside the first pipe 11 and is in transmission connection with the cleaning portion 21.

[0064] The support part 23 slides along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe 11, so that the cleaning part 21 slides along the inner side wall of the first pipe 11, and then the cleaning part 21 can clean the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe 11; the cleaning process and the cleaning member 2 are simple in structure and have high cleaning efficiency; in addition, the substances blocking the first pipe 11 can be discharged in time through the cleaning part 21;

[0065] Preferably, the cleaning member 2 is made of a flexible material. When cleaning the first pipe 11, the cleaning portion 21 can be deformed along with the structure of the first pipe 11, so that the cleaning is thorough, the cleaning range is expanded, and it can be adapted to pipes of different structures. The cleaning portion 21 is formed with a through hole, which is connected to the first pipe 11. When cleaning the first pipe 11, the fluid in the first pipe 11 can flow through the through hole, and the cleaning portion 21 does not affect the normal operation of the first pipe 11.

[0066] In view of the problem that the connection between the cleaning part 21 and the supporting part 23 is unreliable, the present embodiment proposes that, along the axial direction of the first pipe 11, the first pipe 11 includes a first end 112 and a second end 113; a through groove 111 is formed on the side wall of the first pipe 11, the through groove 111 penetrates the side wall of the first pipe 11 and extends along the axial direction of the first pipe 11, and the through groove 111 is closed at the first end 112 and the second end 113; the cleaning member 2 also includes a connecting portion 22, the connecting portion 22 is arranged in the through groove 111 and slidably cooperates with the through groove 111, the connecting portion 22 is located between the cleaning part 21 and the supporting part 23, and connects the cleaning part 21 and the supporting part 23; in this way, when the external force drives the supporting part 23 to slide, the cleaning part 21 can clean the first pipe 11; while realizing the linkage between the cleaning part 21 and the supporting part 23, no interference occurs between the connecting portion 22 and the first pipe 11;

[0067] Specifically, the through groove 111 includes a first through groove and a second through groove, and the first through groove and the second through groove are respectively located at two ends of the diameter direction of the first pipe 11; the cleaning part 21 and the supporting part 23 are both annular structures, and the connecting part 22 includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part;

[0068] The first connecting portion is disposed in the first through groove and connects the first side of the cleaning portion 21 and the first side of the supporting portion 23 . The second connecting portion is disposed in the second through groove and connects the second side of the cleaning portion 21 and the second side of the supporting portion 23 .

[0069] like Figure 4a and Figure 4b As shown, in view of the problem that the fluid in the first pipe 11 is easy to flow out of the through groove 111 during the cleaning process, the present embodiment proposes that the pipeline assembly further includes a sealing strip 3, which is an elastic strip and is arranged at the through groove 111; the sealing strip 3 extends along the axial direction of the first pipe 11, one end of the connecting portion 22 is connected to the cleaning portion 21, and the other end passes through the sealing strip 3 and is connected to the supporting portion 23;

[0070] The connecting portion 22 slides along the through groove 111, so that the sealing strip 3 on one side of the connecting portion 22 is extended along the axial direction of the first pipe 11, and the sealing strip 3 on the other side of the connecting portion 22 is shortened along the axial direction of the first pipe 11, and the sealing strip 3 and the through groove 111 maintain a sealed fit to prevent water in the first pipe 11 from flowing out of the through groove 111, so that the cleaning process does not affect the normal operation of the first pipe 11.

[0071] Furthermore, the sealing strip 3 includes a first sealing strip 31 and a second sealing strip 32, and the first sealing strip 31 and the second sealing strip 32 are sequentially arranged at the through groove 111 along the axial direction of the first pipe 11; the connecting portion 22 is penetrated between the first sealing strip 31 and the second sealing strip 32, and the first sealing strip 31 and the second sealing strip 32 are both elastic sealing strips 3. When the connecting portion 22 moves along the through groove 111 in the axial direction of the first pipe 11, the second sealing strip 32 located above the connecting portion 22 contracts, and the first sealing strip 31 located below the connecting portion 22 extends. The first sealing strip 31 and the second sealing strip 32 both maintain a sealing fit with the connecting portion 22 to ensure the tightness of the seal, so that the first pipe 11 can work normally when cleaning the first pipe 11.

[0072] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in view of the problem of complex structure of the cleaning equipment in the prior art, this embodiment proposes that the first end 112 is sleeved with a base 45; the pipeline assembly also includes a driving assembly, the driving assembly includes an elastic member 42 and a driving member 41, the elastic member 42 is arranged outside the first pipe 11, and one end of the elastic member 42 is connected to the base 45, and the other end of the elastic member 42 is connected to the support portion 23;

[0073] The driving member 41 is disposed outside the first pipe 11 and at the second end 113 , and the driving member 41 is drivingly connected to the supporting portion 23 ;

[0074] Under the action of the elastic member 42 and the driving member 41 , the supporting portion 23 can drive the cleaning portion 21 to slide along the inner side of the first pipe 11 .

[0075] Furthermore, the driving assembly also includes a traction member 43, which is arranged between the driving member 41 and the support portion 23, and one end of the traction member 43 is connected to the driving member 41, and the other end of the traction member 43 is connected to the support portion 23; preferably, the traction member 43 is a flexible member; specifically, the driving member 41 is a motor, the traction member 43 is a rope, and the elastic member 42 is a spring.

[0076] The process of the cleaning unit 21 cleaning the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe 11 is as follows:

[0077] When the cleaning member 2 is at the second end 113, the driving member 41 rotates to make the traction member 43 in a relaxed state, and the elastic member 42 releases energy and drives the support portion 23 to slide along the outer side wall of the first pipe 11 from the second end 113 to the first end 112; the cleaning portion 21 cleans the inner side wall of the first pipe 11;

[0078] When the cleaning member 2 is at the first end 112, the driving member 41 rotates to put the traction member 43 in a tensioned state, and the traction member 43 drives the support portion 23 to slide from the first end 112 to the second end 113 along the outer side wall of the first pipe 11; the cleaning portion 21 cleans the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe 11, and the elastic member 42 stores energy at the same time; the cleaning structure and control method are simple, the cleaning efficiency is high, and the cleaning is thorough.

[0079] In view of the problem that when the cleaning member 2 is not in a locked state, the fluid flows in the first pipe 11, causing the cleaning portion 21 to slide along the first pipe 11, generating noise and reducing the fluid flow rate, the present embodiment proposes that the pipeline assembly further includes a locking assembly, which includes:

[0080] A first magnetic member 51, which is disposed on the support portion 23;

[0081] A second magnetic member 52 disposed close to the second end 113;

[0082] When the second magnetic member 52 is powered on and the first magnetic member 51 and the second magnetic member 52 are attracted to each other, the support portion 23 is located at the second end 113, and the cleaning member 2 is in a locked state and locked at the second end 113; when the second magnetic member 52 is powered off and the first magnetic member 51 and the second magnetic member 52 are repelled from each other, the support portion 23 is away from the second end 113, and the cleaning member 2 is not in a locked state. At this time, the cleaning member 2 can clean the first pipe 11; when the first magnetic member 51 and the second magnetic member 52 repel each other, the cleaning member 2 can be driven to slide toward the first end.

[0083] Preferably, at least one of the first magnetic member 51 and the second magnetic member 52 is an electromagnet;

[0084] Preferably, the first magnetic component 51 is a permanent magnet, and the second magnetic component 52 is an electromagnet; therefore, by arranging the permanent magnet that does not require a connection line on the support portion 23, the difficulty of assembling the first magnetic component 51 can be reduced, and the manufacturability of the pipeline assembly can be improved.

[0085] In view of the problem that the fixing of the driving assembly and the locking assembly and the cleaning member 2 easily affect the normal operation of the first pipe 11, this embodiment proposes that the pipeline assembly also includes a second pipe 12, the second pipe 12 is sleeved outside the first pipe 11, and the driving assembly is arranged in the gap between the second pipe 12 and the first pipe 11;

[0086] Specifically, along the axial direction of the second pipe 12, the second pipe 12 includes a third end 121 and a fourth end 122; the driving member 41 and the second magnetic member 52 are both arranged at the fourth end 122, and the driving member 41 and the second magnetic member 52 are arranged opposite to each other; the first magnetic member 51 is arranged on the side of the support part 23 close to the second magnetic member 52; one end of the traction member 43 is wound on the output shaft of the motor, and the other end of the traction rope is connected to the side of the support part 23 close to the motor; one end of the elastic member 42 is arranged on the base 45, and the other end of the elastic member 42 is arranged on the side of the support part 23 close to the third end 121.

[0087] The first pipe 11 and the second pipe 12 are coaxially arranged, so that the pipeline assembly forms a double-layer pipeline structure. Firstly, it can shield the cleaning component 2, the driving component and the locking component, thereby improving the aesthetics and reliability of the pipeline assembly. Secondly, the space between the first pipe 11 and the second pipe 12 can be used as a mounting base for the elastic component 42, the driving component and the locking component, thereby improving the convenience of assembly.

[0088] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to solve the problem that the cleaning member 2 is easy to hit the base 45 when the elastic member 42 drives the cleaning member 2 to slide from the second end 113 to the first end 112 along the first pipe 11, the present embodiment proposes to set a buffer member 44 on the base 45, and the buffer member 44 is made of a flexible material; when the cleaning member 2 slides from the second end 113 to the first end 112 along the first pipe 11 and approaches the first end 112, the buffer member 44 can slow down the movement of the cleaning member 2, thereby increasing the service life of the support portion 23, preventing the cleaning member 2 from directly hitting the base 45 due to excessive speed, preventing the cleaning member 2 from damaging the first pipe 11 and the second pipe 12, and avoiding the problem of high noise during the cleaning member 2 cleaning the first pipe 11; preferably, the buffer portion can be an elastic buffer component, such as a sponge pad or a rubber pad.

[0089] In addition, when cleaning the first pipe 11 , a collection box may be provided at the second end 113 of the first pipe 11 to collect obstructions on the first pipe 11 .

[0090] <Control method>

[0091] This embodiment also provides a control method for the pipeline assembly described in any one of the above items, the control method comprising:

[0092] When the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe 11 needs to be cleaned, the support portion 23 is controlled to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe 11 , so that the cleaning portion 21 can clean the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe 11 .

[0093] Further, controlling the support portion 23 to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe 11 includes:

[0094] When the support portion 23 is located at the second end 113 , the first magnetic member 51 and the second magnetic member 52 are repelled from each other;

[0095] The driving member 41 is controlled to move so that the traction member 43 is in a relaxed state, and the elastic member 42 is used to drive the support portion 23 to slide along the outer side wall of the first pipe 11 toward the first end 112 .

[0096] Further, controlling the support portion 23 to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe 11 further includes:

[0097] When the support portion 23 is located at the first end 112 , the driving member 41 is controlled to move so that the traction member 43 is in a tensioned state, and the traction member 43 drives the support portion 23 to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe 11 toward the second end 113 .

[0098] <Air conditioning>

[0099] This embodiment also provides an air conditioner, comprising a water receiving pan and any one of the above-mentioned pipe assemblies; the water receiving pan is formed with a drain port, and the water inlet end of the first pipe 11 is arranged at the drain port; the water in the water receiving pan can be discharged through the first pipe 11; the cleaning part 21 is formed with a through hole, and the through hole is connected to the first pipe 11; the first pipe 11 is a condensed water pipe;

[0100] The cleaning process and the cleaning member 2 have a simple structure and a high cleaning efficiency; the cleaning portion 21 can scrape off impurities such as dust and / or flocs on the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe 11, thereby reducing the resistance of the condensed water when flowing in the first pipe 11; the cleaning portion 21 is in a circular ring shape, which will not affect the normal flow of the condensed water. In this way, the air conditioner using the pipeline assembly can ensure the normal outflow of the condensed water and enable the condensed water pipe to be unblocked smoothly when it is blocked; the problem that the first pipe 11 cannot be drained normally due to the blockage of cotton wool and dust is solved.

[0101] Because the condensed water can be output normally, the corresponding water collection tray located upstream of the condensed water pipe will not accumulate a large amount of condensed water, thereby reducing the growth of bacteria and further improving the user experience.

[0102] Specifically, the first pipe 11 can be a round tube and can be made of aluminum alloy; the cleaning part 21 is arranged inside the first pipe 11, and the outer edge of the cleaning part 21 can be provided with a rubber ring and / or a cleaning brush for cleaning; the supporting part 23 is also a circular ring, which is sleeved on the outside of the first pipe 11. At the same time, in order to ensure the operating stability of the cleaning part 21 and the supporting part 23, the two can be arranged coaxially with the first pipe 11.

[0103] This embodiment also provides an air conditioner, which uses a control method for a pipeline assembly as described in any one of the above items.

[0104] Example 2

[0105] Different from the first embodiment, the sealing strip 3 is a zipper-type sealing strip, and the sealing strip 3 includes a third sealing strip and a fourth sealing strip, which are arranged in the through groove 111 along the circumference of the first pipe 11, and the third sealing strip and the fourth sealing strip are connected in a zipper-like manner; the connecting portion 22 acts as a two-way zipper;

[0106] When the connecting portion 22 moves along the through groove 111 in the axial direction of the first pipe 11, the parts of the third sealing strip and the fourth sealing strip located above the connecting portion 22 are separated as the connecting portion 22 moves, and the parts of the third sealing strip and the fourth sealing strip located below the connecting portion 22 are connected as the connecting portion 22 moves, thereby ensuring the tightness of the seal and allowing the first pipe 11 to work normally when cleaning the first pipe 11.

[0107] Example 3

[0108] like Figure 5 As shown, different from the first embodiment, this embodiment further provides an air conditioner, which includes a water receiving tray, a water level sensor and a controller; the water level sensor can detect the water level of the water receiving tray and is electrically connected to the controller; the controller can control the operation of the driving member 41 according to the water level of the water receiving tray, thereby cleaning the first pipe 11;

[0109] Control methods include:

[0110] S1, detecting the current water level of the water tray;

[0111] S2, comparing the current water level of the water tray with the preset water level;

[0112] S3. Determine whether the first pipe 11 needs to be cleaned based on a comparison result between the current water level of the water receiving tray and the preset water level.

[0113] The control method also includes:

[0114] S31, when the current water level of the water receiving tray is greater than or equal to the preset water level, it indicates that the first pipe 11 needs to be cleaned; the first magnetic member 51 and the second magnetic member 52 are repelled from each other, the driving member 41 is controlled to move so that the traction member 43 is in a relaxed state, and the elastic member 42 is used to drive the support portion 23 to slide along the outer side wall of the first pipe 11 toward the first end 112;

[0115] S32, when the support portion 23 is located at the first end 112, the driving member 41 is controlled to move so that the traction member 43 is in a tensioned state, and the traction member 43 drives the support portion 23 to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe 11 toward the second end 113;

[0116] S33, when the support portion 23 is located at the second end 113, the first magnetic member 51 and the second magnetic member 52 are attracted to each other, and the cleaning member 2 is locked to the second end 113; the driving member 41 is controlled to stop running.

[0117] The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are specifically shown and described above. It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the detailed structures, configurations or implementations described herein; on the contrary, the present disclosure is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent configurations included in the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A pipeline assembly, characterized in that: include: A first pipe; along the axial direction of the first pipe, the first pipe includes a first end and a second end; A cleaning member, comprising a cleaning portion and a supporting portion, wherein the cleaning portion is slidably disposed inside the first pipe and is formed with a through hole, the through hole being communicated with the first pipe; the supporting portion is slidably disposed outside the first pipe and is in transmission connection with the cleaning portion; The supporting part slides along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe, so that the cleaning part slides along the inner side wall of the first pipe, thereby enabling the cleaning part to clean the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe; The pipeline assembly also includes a locking assembly, and the locking assembly includes: A first magnetic member, which is disposed on the supporting portion; The second magnetic member is arranged close to the second end. When the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member attract each other, the support portion is brought close to the second end and then locked to the second end; when the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member repel each other, the support portion is moved away from the second end.

2. The pipeline assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that , a through groove is formed on the side wall of the first pipe, and the through groove passes through the side wall of the first pipe; the cleaning member also includes: The connecting part connects the cleaning part and the supporting part, and the connecting part is slidably matched with the through groove.

3. The pipeline assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that , the pipeline assembly also includes: A sealing strip, which is an elastic strip and is arranged at the through groove; one end of the connecting portion is connected to the cleaning portion, and the other end passes through the sealing strip and is connected to the supporting portion; The connecting portion slides along the through groove, so that the sealing strip is extended or shortened along the axial direction of the first pipe, and the sealing strip maintains a sealing fit with the through groove.

4. The pipeline assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that The sealing strip includes a first sealing strip and a second sealing strip, and the first sealing strip and the second sealing strip are sequentially arranged at the through groove along the axial direction of the first pipe; the connecting part is passed through the first sealing strip and the second sealing strip, and the first sealing strip and the second sealing strip are both elastic sealing strips. When the connecting part moves up and down along the through groove in the axial direction of the first pipe, the first sealing strip and the second sealing strip both maintain a sealing fit with the connecting part.

5. The pipeline assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that The first end is sleeved with a base; the pipeline assembly also includes a driving assembly, the driving assembly includes an elastic member and a driving member, the elastic member is arranged outside the first pipeline, and one end of the elastic member is connected to the base, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the support portion; The driving member is arranged outside the first pipe, and the driving member is arranged at the second end, and the driving member is drivingly connected to the supporting part; Under the action of the elastic member and the driving member, the supporting part can drive the cleaning part to slide along the inner side of the first pipe.

6. The pipeline assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that The driving assembly also includes a traction member, which is arranged between the driving member and the support portion, and one end of the traction member is connected to the driving member, and the other end of the traction member is connected to the support portion.

7. The pipeline assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that , the pipeline assembly also includes: The second pipeline is sleeved on the outside of the first pipeline, and the driving component is arranged in the gap between the second pipeline and the first pipeline.

8. A control method for a pipeline assembly according to any one of claims 6 to 7, characterized in that , the control method comprises: When the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe needs to be cleaned, the support part is controlled to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe, so that the cleaning part can clean the inner side of the side wall of the first pipe.

9. The control method of the pipeline assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that , the step of controlling the support portion to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe comprises: When the support portion is located at the second end, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are repelled from each other; The driving member is controlled to move so that the traction member is in a relaxed state, and the elastic member is used to drive the support portion to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe toward the first end.

10. The control method of the pipeline assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that , the step of controlling the support portion to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe further comprises: When the support portion is located at the first end, the driving member is controlled to move so that the traction member is in a tensioned state, and the traction member drives the support portion to slide along the outer side of the side wall of the first pipe toward the second end.

11. An air conditioner, characterized in that , comprising a water receiving tray and a pipe assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7; the water receiving tray is formed with a drain port, and the water inlet end of the first pipe is arranged at the drain port; the water in the water receiving tray can be discharged through the first pipe; the cleaning part is formed with a through hole, and the through hole is connected to the first pipe.

12. An air conditioner, characterized in that , the air conditioner applies a control method for a pipeline assembly as described in any one of claims 8-10.

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