Water pan, drain and dehumidifier

Abstract

This application discloses a water receiving tray, a drainage component, and a dehumidifier, belonging to the field of environmental appliance technology. The water receiving tray includes: a tray body with a water flow channel on its upper surface; a drain pipe with a hollow interior forming a water outlet channel, which communicates with the water flow channel; and a first valve movably disposed within the drain pipe. The first valve can move along the axial direction of the drain pipe under external force. When it moves to a first predetermined position, it cooperates with the drain pipe to block the water outlet channel; when it leaves the first predetermined position, it allows the water outlet channel to flow freely. Using the water receiving tray provided in this application embodiment ensures that water inside the tray will not continue to flow outwards when drainage is not required.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of environmental home appliance technology, specifically to a water tray, a drain fitting, and a dehumidifier. Background Technology

[0002] Dehumidifiers, also known as moisture extractors or dehumidifiers, are generally divided into residential and industrial dehumidifiers. A dehumidifier typically consists of an evaporator, a fan, and other components. When the dehumidifier is working, the fan draws in humid outside air through the inlet, then cools the air through the evaporator, causing it to condense below its dew point temperature and become water. This condensed water is then expelled as dry air from the outlet. Through continuous circulation, the dehumidifier effectively reduces indoor humidity. As the dehumidifier operates for longer periods, the amount of condensed water gradually increases, necessitating a structure to drain the water from the machine.

[0003] In related technologies, a flexible hose is typically fitted directly onto the outer wall of the dehumidifier's outlet, allowing condensed water to be drained directly outside the machine. When drainage is no longer needed, the hose is disconnected from the dehumidifier's outlet. However, water usually remains at the outlet after the hose is removed, causing continued dripping. This can affect the normal operation of surrounding pipes or cause dampness in areas such as the floor near the outlet. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, this application provides a water tray, a drain component, and a dehumidifier, which can promptly block the water outlet channel when the water tray does not need to drain water, so as to ensure that the water in the water tray cannot continue to flow out.

[0005] On one hand, embodiments of this application provide a water receiving tray, the water receiving tray comprising:

[0006] The upper surface of the plate has a water flow channel;

[0007] The downpipe has a hollow interior forming a water outlet channel, which is connected to the water flow channel.

[0008] The first valve is movably disposed inside the downpipe. The first valve can move along the axial direction of the downpipe under the action of external force. When it moves to the first predetermined position, it cooperates with the downpipe to block the water outlet channel. When it leaves the first predetermined position, it makes the water outlet channel unobstructed.

[0009] Optionally, when the first valve is subjected to a first force, it moves to the first predetermined position along the axial direction of the downpipe, and when it is subjected to a second force, it moves away from the first predetermined position along the axial direction of the downpipe. The second force refers to the force acting from the outside to the inside of the downpipe, and the first force is opposite in direction to the second force.

[0010] Optionally, the first valve includes:

[0011] The first movable component moves to the first predetermined position when subjected to the first force, and moves away from the first predetermined position when subjected to the second force.

[0012] The first fixing member is connected to the first movable member and the downpipe respectively. The first fixing member is also used to limit the movement direction of the first movable member to the axial direction of the downpipe.

[0013] A first elastic element is disposed between the first movable element and the first fixed element, and is connected to the first movable element and the first fixed element respectively. The first elastic element deforms when subjected to pressure, and recovers its shape by its own elasticity after the pressure is removed, and applies the first force to the first movable element during the recovery process.

[0014] Optionally, the first active component includes:

[0015] The first rod portion is arranged laterally and extends along the axial direction of the downpipe. The first rod portion includes a first end and a second end that are opposite each other in the lateral direction.

[0016] The first plate is disposed at the first end of the first rod and is arranged with the plate surface perpendicular to the first rod.

[0017] Optionally, the first fastener includes:

[0018] The first connecting seat has a through hole in the center so that it can be sleeved on the side wall of the first rod part through the through hole;

[0019] The first locking ring is formed into a ring shape and is connected to the inner wall of the first connecting seat and the drain pipe, respectively, for limiting the first connecting seat.

[0020] Optionally, the first elastic element is a first spring, which is a hollow spiral shape. The first spring is sleeved on the side wall of the first rod and located between the first connecting seat and the first plate.

[0021] Optionally, the downpipe includes a hollow tube body and a first end and a second end that are disposed opposite to each other along the extension direction of the tube body. The first end is connected to the disc body, and the second end forms a water outlet.

[0022] The diameter of the first plate portion is matched with the inner diameter of the water outlet, so that when the first movable member moves to the first predetermined position, the first plate portion blocks the water outlet.

[0023] Optionally, the downpipe includes a hollow pipe body and a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other along the extension direction of the pipe body;

[0024] The tube body has a first annular groove on its inner wall;

[0025] The first locking ring is embedded in the first annular groove.

[0026] Optionally, the downpipe includes a hollow pipe body and a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other along the extension direction of the pipe body, and the outer wall of the pipe body is provided with a second annular groove.

[0027] On the other hand, embodiments of this application also provide a drainage component, the drainage component comprising:

[0028] A drain pipe with a hollow interior forming a drainage channel includes a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other. The first end of the drain pipe is adapted to be connected to the drain pipe of the water receiving tray, and the second end of the drain pipe is adapted to be connected to the target pipeline.

[0029] The second valve is movably disposed inside the drain pipe. The second valve can move along the axial direction of the drain pipe under the action of external force. When it moves to the second predetermined position, it cooperates with the drain pipe to block the drain channel. When it leaves the second predetermined position, it allows the drain channel to be unobstructed.

[0030] Optionally, when the second valve is subjected to a third force, it moves to the second predetermined position along the axial direction of the drain pipe, and when it is subjected to a fourth force, it moves away from the second predetermined position along the axial direction of the drain pipe. The fourth force refers to the force acting from the outside to the inside of the drain pipe, and the third force is opposite in direction to the fourth force.

[0031] Optionally, the second valve includes:

[0032] The second movable component moves to the second predetermined position when subjected to the third force, and leaves the second predetermined position when subjected to the fourth force.

[0033] The second fixing member is connected to the second movable member and the drain pipe respectively. The second fixing member is also used to limit the movement direction of the second movable member to the axial direction of the drain pipe.

[0034] The second elastic element is disposed between the second movable element and the second fixed element, and is connected to the second movable element and the second fixed element respectively. The second elastic element deforms when it receives pressure, and recovers its shape by its own elasticity after the pressure is removed, and applies the third force to the second movable element during the recovery process.

[0035] Optionally, the second active component includes:

[0036] The second rod portion is arranged laterally and extends along the axial direction of the drain pipe. The second rod portion includes a first end and a second end that are opposite each other in the lateral direction.

[0037] The second plate is located at the first end of the second rod and is positioned so that the plate surface is perpendicular to the second rod.

[0038] Optionally, the second fastener includes:

[0039] The second connecting seat has a through hole in the center so that it can be sleeved on the side wall of the second rod through the through hole;

[0040] The second locking ring is formed into a ring shape and is connected to the inner wall of the second connecting seat and the drain pipe, respectively, for limiting the second connecting seat.

[0041] Optionally, the second elastic element is a second spring, which is a hollow spiral shape. The second spring is sleeved on the side wall of the second rod and located between the second connecting seat and the second plate.

[0042] Optionally, the drainage component further includes:

[0043] A locking ring is movably disposed on the outer wall of the first end of the drain pipe, and the locking ring can move along the axial direction of the drain pipe under the action of external force;

[0044] A limiting member is movably embedded in the pipe wall at the first end of the drain pipe. The limiting member can cooperate with the locking ring to move along a first direction, wherein the first direction refers to the direction perpendicular to the axis of the drain pipe.

[0045] When the locking ring moves to the third predetermined position, the limiting member moves from the outside of the drain pipe to the fourth predetermined position along the first direction, so that the limiting member can lock the downpipe connected to the drain pipe.

[0046] When the locking ring leaves the third predetermined position, the limiting member moves from inside the drain pipe to the fifth predetermined position along the first direction, so that the drain pipe can be unlocked from the downpipe.

[0047] Optionally, the first end of the drain pipe is provided with a plurality of limiting holes, the plurality of limiting holes being distributed along the circumference of the drain pipe, and a limiting ball being fitted into each limiting hole, the limiting ball being able to move up and down within the limiting hole.

[0048] Optionally, the drainage component further includes:

[0049] A third elastic element is disposed on the outer wall of the locking ring;

[0050] The second locking ring and the third locking ring are ring-shaped and respectively disposed on the inner walls of both ends of the locking ring. The third elastic element is located between the second locking ring and the third locking ring.

[0051] The third elastic element deforms under pressure and recovers its shape by its own elasticity after the pressure is removed. During the recovery process, it applies a fifth force to the locking ring. The fifth force refers to the force acting from inside the drain pipe to the outside along the axial direction of the drain pipe.

[0052] This application embodiment also provides a dehumidifier, the dehumidifier comprising:

[0053] The housing includes an air inlet and an air outlet, and an air duct is formed inside the housing, the air duct connecting the air inlet and the air outlet respectively;

[0054] An evaporation assembly is used to adsorb moisture in the air flowing through the air duct;

[0055] A fan assembly is used to drive gas flow and draw outside air into the air duct;

[0056] The water receiving tray described in any of the above embodiments is disposed inside the housing and located below the evaporation assembly. The water receiving tray is used to collect the condensate flowing down from the evaporation assembly and to collect the condensate into the drain pipe.

[0057] On the other hand, embodiments of this application also provide a dehumidifier, the dehumidifier comprising:

[0058] The housing includes an air inlet and an air outlet, and an air duct is formed inside the housing, the air duct connecting the air inlet and the air outlet respectively;

[0059] An evaporation assembly is used to adsorb moisture in the air flowing through the air duct;

[0060] A fan assembly is used to drive gas flow and draw outside air into the air duct;

[0061] The water receiving tray described in any of the above embodiments is disposed inside the housing and located below the evaporation component. The water receiving tray is used to receive the condensate flowing down from the evaporation component and collect the condensate into the drain pipe. The outer wall of the drain pipe is provided with a second annular groove.

[0062] The drainage component described in any of the above embodiments is used to connect with the downpipe of the water receiving tray. The diameter of the drainage pipe in the drainage component is slightly larger than the diameter of the downpipe so that the downpipe can be embedded in the downpipe. When the downpipe and the drainage pipe are connected, the drainage pipe engages with the second annular groove on the outer wall of the downpipe.

[0063] This application provides a water receiving tray, which includes a tray body, a downpipe, and a first valve. The downpipe is hollow, forming a water outlet channel that communicates with a water flow channel on the upper surface of the tray body, allowing water to flow from the tray body into the downpipe. The first valve is movably disposed within the downpipe and can move axially along the downpipe under external force. When it moves to a first predetermined position, it cooperates with the downpipe to block the water outlet channel; when it leaves the first predetermined position, the water outlet channel is unobstructed. By designing this type of water receiving tray, not only can water be smoothly discharged from the tray body when the first valve leaves the first predetermined position, but the water outlet channel is also ensured to be blocked when the first valve moves to the first predetermined position. Since the water outlet is sealed when the water outlet channel is blocked, water in the tray body will not continue to flow outward, preventing any impact on the normal use of pipes around the downpipe or causing dampness in areas such as the ground near the downpipe. Attached Figure Description

[0064] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0065] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a water receiving tray provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0066] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a water receiving tray provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0067] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a drainage component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0068] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a drainage component provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0069] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a water receiving tray and a drain fitting locked together, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0070] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of a dehumidifier provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0071] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of another dehumidifier provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0072] Figure label:

[0073] 100. Disc body;

[0074] 200. Downpipe; 210. Downpipe body; 211. First annular groove; 212. Second annular groove; 213. Baffle;

[0075] 300, First valve; 310, First moving part; 311, First rod part; 312, First plate part; 320, First fixing part; 321, First connecting seat; 322, First locking ring; 330, First elastic element;

[0076] 400. Drain pipe; 410. Limiting hole; 420. Drain pipe body; 430. Third annular groove;

[0077] 500. Target pipeline;

[0078] 600, Second valve; 610, Second moving part; 611, Second rod part; 612, Second plate part; 620, Second fixing part; 621, Second connecting seat; 622, Second locking ring; 630, Second elastic element;

[0079] 700. Locking ring; 710. Flange;

[0080] 800, Limiting components;

[0081] 900, Third elastic element;

[0082] 1000, Second positioning ring;

[0083] 1100, Third positioning ring;

[0084] 1200, sealing ring;

[0085] 1300, casing;

[0086] 1400, Evaporation Components;

[0087] 1500, Fan components.

[0088] The accompanying drawings illustrate specific embodiments of this application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of this application to those skilled in the art through reference to particular embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0089] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0090] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used in the embodiments of this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art.

[0091] To make the technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0092] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment provides a water receiving tray, which includes: a tray body 100 with a water flow channel on its upper surface; a downpipe 200 with a hollow interior forming a water outlet channel that communicates with the water flow channel; and a first valve 300 movably disposed within the downpipe 200. The first valve 300 can move along the axial direction of the downpipe 200 under the action of external force. When it moves to a first predetermined position, it cooperates with the downpipe 200 to block the water outlet channel, and when it leaves the first predetermined position, it allows the water outlet channel to flow freely. It should be noted that... Figure 1 The image shows the state of the water tray when the first valve 300 moves to the first predetermined position. Figure 2 The image shows the state of the water tray when the first valve 300 leaves the first predetermined position.

[0093] The water tray provided in this embodiment not only allows water to be smoothly discharged from the tray 100 when the first valve 300 leaves the first predetermined position, but also ensures that the water outlet channel is blocked when the first valve 300 moves to the first predetermined position. Since the water outlet channel is blocked, the water outlet end of the downpipe 200 is sealed, thus preventing water from continuing to flow out of the tray 100 and avoiding any impact on the normal use of devices around the downpipe 200 or dampness in areas such as the ground near the downpipe 200.

[0094] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1 to 2The details and functions of the water receiving tray provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in more specific and detailed manner.

[0095] See Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the first valve 300 moves to a first predetermined position along the axial direction of the downpipe 200 when subjected to a first force. See also Figure 2 As shown, when subjected to a second force, the valve moves away from the first predetermined position along the axial direction of the downpipe 200. The second force refers to the force acting from the outside to the inside of the downpipe 200, while the first force is in the opposite direction to the second force. It can be understood that under the action of an external force, the position of the first valve 300 can change, thereby altering the conduction state of the water outlet channel, thus improving the flexibility of controlling the conduction state of the water outlet channel.

[0096] In some embodiments, the first valve 300 includes:

[0097] The first movable part 310 moves to a first predetermined position when subjected to a first force, and moves away from the first predetermined position when subjected to a second force. It should be noted that... Figure 1 The image shows the state when the first movable part 310 moves to the first predetermined position. Figure 2 The image shows the state of the first movable component 310 when it leaves the first predetermined position.

[0098] The first fixing member 320 is connected to both the first movable member 310 and the downpipe 200. The first fixing member 320 is also used to limit the movement direction of the first movable member 310 to the axial direction of the downpipe 200. It can be understood that the first fixing member 320 can not only limit the movement direction of the first movable member 310, but also limit the range of movement of the first movable member 310 in the axial direction of the downpipe 200.

[0099] The first elastic element 330 is disposed between the first movable element 310 and the first fixed element 320, and is connected to both the first movable element 310 and the first fixed element 320 respectively. The first elastic element 330 deforms under pressure and recovers its shape through its own elasticity after the pressure is removed, applying a first force to the first movable element 310 during the recovery process. It should be noted that by providing the first elastic element 330, the first movable element 310 can automatically move to a first predetermined position, thereby quickly blocking the water outlet channel and ensuring that the water outlet end of the downpipe 200 promptly returns to a sealed state, improving the sensitivity of the water outlet channel status control. Simultaneously, it prevents water in the water tray from continuing to flow out when drainage is no longer required, thus avoiding impact on surrounding devices or the ground.

[0100] In some embodiments, the first movable member 310 includes: a first rod portion 311, which is laterally disposed and extends along the axial direction of the downpipe 200, and the first rod portion 311 includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other in the lateral direction. A first plate portion 312 is disposed at the first end of the first rod portion 311, and is disposed in a state where the plate surface is perpendicular to the first rod portion 311. In some embodiments, the first fixing member 320 includes: a first connecting seat 321, which has a through hole formed in its center to be sleeved on the side wall of the first rod portion 311 through the through hole. A first locking ring 322 is formed in an annular shape and is connected to the first connecting seat 321 and the inner wall of the downpipe 200 respectively, for limiting the first connecting seat 321. It should be noted that the first locking ring 322 can be a retaining spring. It can be understood that by setting the first locking ring 322 to limit the position of the first connecting seat 321, the axial movement range of the first movable member 310 can be limited. In some embodiments, the axis of the first connecting seat 321 and the axis of the first rod 311 are collinear with the axis of the downpipe 200. This prevents the first valve body from shifting during movement, thus ensuring that the first valve body moves smoothly within the downpipe 200.

[0101] In some embodiments, the first elastic element 330 is a first spring, which is hollow and spiral-shaped. The first spring is sleeved on the side wall of the first rod portion 311 and located between the first connecting seat 321 and the first plate portion 312. It is understood that when the first movable element 310 moves towards the first predetermined position, the compressed first spring can provide a restoring force to the first plate portion 312, allowing the first plate portion 312 to quickly and automatically move to the first predetermined position. This effectively blocks the water outlet channel in a timely manner, preventing the water in the receiving tray from continuing to flow out.

[0102] In some embodiments, the downpipe 200 includes a hollow pipe body 210 and a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other along the extending direction of the pipe body 210. The first end is connected to the disc body 100, and the second end forms a water outlet. The diameter of the first plate portion 312 matches the inner diameter of the water outlet, so that when the first movable member 310 moves to a first predetermined position, the first plate portion 312 blocks the water outlet. In some embodiments, the water outlet is provided with a baffle 213, which extends from the end face of the water outlet towards the axis of the downpipe 200. The diameter of the first plate portion 312 is larger than the inner diameter of the first baffle 213. Therefore, when the first movable member 310 moves to the first predetermined position, a portion of the outer surface of the first plate portion 312 can abut against at least a portion of the inner surface of the baffle 213 to block the water outlet. It should be noted that the shape of the baffle 213 matches that of the first plate portion 312, so that a better sealing effect can be achieved when the first movable member 310 moves to the first predetermined position. For example, Figure 1The surfaces of the first plate portion 312 and the baffle 213 that abut against each other are both set as stepped surfaces, which can improve the sealing effect.

[0103] In some embodiments, the drain pipe 200 includes a hollow pipe body 210 and a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other along the extending direction of the pipe body 210. A first annular groove 211 is provided on the inner wall of the pipe body 210. A first locking ring 322 is embedded in the first annular groove 211. It should be noted that the first connecting seat 321 abuts against the portion of the first locking ring 322 not embedded in the first annular groove 211, thereby limiting the position of the first connecting seat 321. In some embodiments, a locking groove is formed on the side of the first connecting seat 321 facing the first locking ring 322, and the first locking ring 322 engages in the locking groove to limit the position of the first connecting seat 321.

[0104] In some embodiments, the downpipe 200 includes a hollow pipe body 210 and a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other along the extending direction of the pipe body 210. The outer wall of the pipe body 210 is provided with a second annular groove 212. It should be noted that the second annular groove 212 can position the structure connected to the downpipe 200.

[0105] This application embodiment also provides a drainage component, comprising: a drain pipe 400, hollow inside forming a drainage channel; the drain pipe 400 having a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other; the first end of the drain pipe 400 being adapted to connect to the drain pipe 200 of the water receiving tray; and the second end of the drain pipe 400 being adapted to connect to the target pipeline 500. A second valve 600 is movably disposed within the drain pipe 400, and the second valve 600 is capable of moving along the axial direction of the drain pipe 400 under the action of external force. When it moves to a second predetermined position, it cooperates with the drain pipe 400 to block the drainage channel; when it leaves the second predetermined position, it allows the drainage channel to flow freely. It should be noted that... Figure 3 The image shows the state of the drain component when the second valve 600 moves to the second predetermined position. Figure 4 The image shows the state of the second valve 600 when it leaves the second predetermined position.

[0106] The drainage component provided in this application not only allows water in the downpipe 200 to be smoothly discharged into the target pipeline 500 when the second valve 600 leaves the second predetermined position, but also ensures that the drainage channel is blocked when the second valve 600 moves to the second predetermined position. Since the drainage channel is blocked when the inlet end of the drain pipe 400 is sealed, the water stored in the drain pipe 400 will not flow out, preventing any impact on the normal use of devices around the drain pipe 400 or causing dampness in areas such as the ground near the drain pipe 400. Furthermore, when the drain pan does not need to drain water, simply disconnecting the drain pipe 400 from the downpipe 200 is sufficient, eliminating the need for multiple insertion and removal operations on the target pipeline 500. This avoids the reduced insertion force of the target pipeline 500 due to repeated insertion and removal, which could lead to the target pipeline 500 falling off and failing to drain, thus improving the reliability of the target pipeline 500 connection.

[0107] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 3 to 4 The details and functions of the drainage components provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in more specific and detailed manner.

[0108] In some embodiments, the second valve 600 moves to a second predetermined position along the axial direction of the drain pipe 400 when subjected to a third force, and moves away from the second predetermined position along the axial direction of the drain pipe 400 when subjected to a fourth force. The fourth force refers to a force acting from the outside to the inside of the drain pipe 400, and the third force is opposite in direction to the fourth force. It is understood that the position of the second valve 600 can change under the action of an external force, thereby changing the conduction state of the drain channel and improving the flexibility of controlling the conduction state of the drain channel.

[0109] In some embodiments, the second valve 600 includes:

[0110] The second movable part 610 moves to the second predetermined position when subjected to a third force, and moves away from the second predetermined position when subjected to a fourth force. It should be noted that... Figure 3 The image shows the state of the second movable part 610 when it moves to the second predetermined position. Figure 4 The image shows the state of the second movable part 610 when it leaves the second predetermined position.

[0111] The second fixing member 620 is connected to both the second movable member 610 and the drain pipe 400. The second fixing member 620 is also used to limit the movement direction of the second movable member 610 to the axial direction of the drain pipe 400. It can be understood that the second fixing member 620 can not only limit the movement direction of the second movable member 610, but also limit the range of movement of the second movable member 610 in the axial direction of the drain pipe 400.

[0112] The second elastic element 630 is disposed between the second movable element 610 and the second fixed element 620, and is connected to both the second movable element 610 and the second fixed element 620. The second elastic element 630 deforms when subjected to pressure and recovers its shape elastically after the pressure is removed, applying a third force to the second movable element 610 during the recovery process. It should be noted that by providing the second elastic element 630, the second movable element 610 can automatically move to a second predetermined position, thereby quickly blocking the drainage channel and ensuring that the water inlet end of the drain pipe 400 is promptly restored to a sealed state, improving the sensitivity of drainage channel status control. Simultaneously, it prevents water in the drain pipe 400 from flowing out and affecting surrounding devices or the ground when the water receiving tray is no longer needed and detaches from the drain pipe 400.

[0113] In some embodiments, the second movable member 610 includes: a second rod portion 611, laterally disposed and extending along the axial direction of the drain pipe 400, the second rod portion 611 including a first end and a second end opposite to each other in the lateral direction; and a second plate portion 612, disposed at the first end of the second rod portion 611, with its plate surface perpendicular to the second rod portion 611. In some embodiments, the second fixing member 620 includes: a second connecting seat 621, with a through hole formed in its center for sleeved onto the side wall of the second rod portion 611 through the through hole; and a second locking ring 1000 622, formed in an annular shape, connected to the second connecting seat 621 and the inner wall of the drain pipe 400 respectively, for limiting the second connecting seat 621. It should be noted that the second locking ring 1000 622 can be a retaining spring. It is understood that by setting the second locking ring 1000 622 to limit the position of the second connecting seat 621, the axial movement range of the second movable member 610 can be limited. In some embodiments, the axial direction of the first connecting seat 321 and the axial direction of the second rod portion 611 are collinear with the axial direction of the drain pipe 400. This prevents the second valve body from shifting during movement, thus ensuring smooth movement of the second valve body within the drain pipe 400.

[0114] In some embodiments, the second elastic member 630 is a second spring, which is hollow and spiral-shaped. The second spring is sleeved on the side wall of the second rod portion 611 and located between the second connecting seat 621 and the second plate portion 612. It should be noted that when the second movable member 610 moves towards the second predetermined position, the compressed second spring can provide a restoring force to the second plate portion 612, allowing the second plate portion 612 to quickly and automatically move to the second predetermined position. This effectively blocks the drainage channel in a timely manner, preventing the water in the drain pipe 400 from continuing to flow out.

[0115] It should be noted that the arrangement of the second plate 612 and the principle of sealing with the drain pipe 400 are the same as the arrangement of the first plate 312 and the principle of sealing with the downpipe 200, and will not be repeated here.

[0116] In some embodiments, the drain component further includes: a locking ring 700, movably disposed on the outer wall of the first end of the drain pipe 400, the locking ring 700 being movable along the axial direction of the drain pipe 400 under the action of an external force; and a limiting member 800, movably embedded in the pipe wall of the first end of the drain pipe 400, the limiting member 800 being able to cooperate with the locking ring 700 to move along a first direction, wherein the first direction refers to a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the drain pipe 400.

[0117] When the locking ring 700 moves to the third predetermined position, the limiting member 800 moves from the outside of the drain pipe 400 to the fourth predetermined position along the first direction, so that the limiting member 800 can lock the downpipe 200 connected to the drain pipe 400. At this time, the drain pipe 400 and the downpipe 200 are connected, and the water in the downpipe 200 can flow sequentially through the drain pipe 400 and the target pipeline 500 to reach the designated drainage area. When the locking ring 700 leaves the third predetermined position, the limiting member 800 moves from the inside of the drain pipe 400 to the fifth predetermined position along the first direction, so that the drain pipe 400 can unlock from the downpipe 200. At this time, the drain pipe 400 is disengaged from the downpipe 200, and the drain pipe 400 can no longer guide the water in the downpipe 200 into the target pipeline 500, that is, the drainage operation cannot be realized.

[0118] See Figure 5 As shown, it should be noted that when the locking ring 700 moves to the third predetermined position, the limiting member 800 moves from the outside of the drain pipe 400 to the fourth predetermined position along the first direction. At this time, the inner wall of the locking ring 700 abuts the limiting member 800 into the second annular groove 212 on the outer wall of the drain pipe 210, thereby locking the drain pipe 400 with the connected drain pipe 200. When the locking ring 700 leaves the third predetermined position, there is a gap between the inner wall of the locking ring 700 and the limiting member 800. The limiting member 800 moves from the inside of the drain pipe 400 to the fifth predetermined position along the first direction. At this time, the limiting member 800 can leave the second annular groove 212, so that the drain pipe 400 can be unlocked from the drain pipe 200.

[0119] In some embodiments, the first end of the drain pipe 400 is provided with a plurality of limiting holes 410, which are distributed circumferentially along the drain pipe 400. A limiting ball is fitted into each limiting hole 410, allowing the limiting ball to move up and down within the limiting hole 410. It should be noted that the limiting holes 410 can have various shapes. In some embodiments, the limiting hole 410 is a circular hole, the diameter of which is smaller than the diameter of the limiting ball, thus allowing the limiting ball to move within the limiting hole 410 while ensuring that the limiting ball does not fall into the drain pipe 400. In other embodiments, the limiting hole 410 is a tapered hole, with the diameter of the tapered hole gradually increasing from the inside to the outside of the drain pipe 400, and the minimum diameter of the tapered hole being smaller than the diameter of the limiting ball. This also allows the limiting ball to move within the limiting hole 410 while ensuring that the limiting ball does not fall into the drain pipe 400.

[0120] In some embodiments, the drainage component further includes: a third elastic member 900 disposed on the outer wall of the locking ring 700. A second locking ring 1000622 and a third locking ring 1100 are formed in annular shape and respectively disposed on the inner walls at both ends of the locking ring 700. The third elastic member 900 is located between the second locking ring 1000622 and the third locking ring 1100.

[0121] The third elastic element 900 deforms when subjected to pressure and recovers its shape by its own elasticity after the pressure is removed. During the recovery process, it applies a fifth force to the locking ring 700. The fifth force refers to the force acting from inside the drain pipe 400 to the outside along the axial direction of the drain pipe 400.

[0122] Understandably, the second locking ring 1000622 and the third locking ring 1100 can limit the range of movement of the locking ring 700. The third elastic element 900 allows the locking ring 700 to quickly and automatically return to its initial position.

[0123] In some embodiments, the inner wall of the locking ring 700 is provided with a flange 710, which protrudes toward the drain pipe 400 and is arranged circumferentially along the locking ring 700. When the locking ring 700 moves to the third position, the flange 710 abuts the limiting member 800 into the second annular groove 212 on the outer wall of the pipe body 210 of the drain pipe 200, so that the limiting member 800 can lock the drain pipe 200 connected to the drain pipe 400.

[0124] In some embodiments, the drainage component further includes a sealing ring 1200. A third annular groove 430 is provided on the inner wall of the pipe body 420 of the drain pipe 400. The sealing ring 1200 is embedded in the third annular groove 430. When the drain pipe 400 is locked with the connected downpipe 200, the sealing ring 1200 abuts against the outer wall of the downpipe 200, thereby preventing water from leaking out of the space between the outer wall of the downpipe 200 and the inner wall of the drain pipe 400, further improving the sealing performance when the drain pipe 400 and the downpipe 200 are locked. It should be noted that the number of sealing rings 1200 can be one, two, or more; the attached figure shows a schematic diagram of two sealing rings 1200.

[0125] Combination Figure 6 As shown in the illustration, this application also provides a dehumidifier, which includes:

[0126] The housing includes an air inlet and an air outlet, and an air duct is formed inside the housing, which connects the air inlet and the air outlet respectively.

[0127] Evaporation components are used to adsorb moisture from the air flowing through the duct.

[0128] A fan assembly is used to drive the flow of gas, drawing outside air into the duct.

[0129] The water receiving tray provided in any of the above embodiments of this application is located inside the housing and below the evaporation component. The water receiving tray is used to collect the condensate flowing down from the evaporation component and collect the condensate into the drain pipe 200.

[0130] The dehumidifier provided in this embodiment has a first valve 300 in the water pipe of the water tray, which can block or unblock the water outlet channel. When the water outlet channel is blocked, the water outlet end in the drain pipe 200 is sealed, thus ensuring that the water in the tray 100 will not continue to flow out of the dehumidifier. This avoids affecting the normal use of the pipes around the dehumidifier or causing dampness in areas such as the ground near the dehumidifier. In other words, the water outlet channel can be opened in time when it is necessary to drain the water from the water tray to the outside of the dehumidifier, and blocked in time when it is not necessary to continue draining. This not only ensures timely drainage but also keeps the area outside the dehumidifier dry, reducing maintenance costs and improving the user experience.

[0131] Combination Figure 7 As shown in the illustration, this application also provides a dehumidifier, which includes:

[0132] The housing includes an air inlet and an air outlet, and an air duct is formed inside the housing, which connects the air inlet and the air outlet respectively.

[0133] Evaporation components are used to adsorb moisture from the air flowing through the duct.

[0134] A fan assembly is used to drive the flow of gas, drawing outside air into the duct.

[0135] The water receiving tray described in any one of the embodiments of this application is located inside the housing and below the evaporation component. The water receiving tray is used to collect the condensate flowing down from the evaporation component and to collect the condensate into the drain pipe 200. The outer wall of the drain pipe 200 is provided with a second annular groove 212.

[0136] The drainage component described in any one of the embodiments of this application is used to connect with the downpipe 200 of the water receiving tray. The diameter of the drainage pipe 400 in the drainage component is slightly larger than the diameter of the downpipe 200 so that the downpipe 200 can be embedded in the drainage pipe 400. When the downpipe 200 and the drainage pipe 400 are in the connected state, the drainage pipe 400 cooperates with the second annular groove 212 on the outer wall of the downpipe 200.

[0137] The dehumidifier provided in this embodiment has a first valve 300 in the water inlet pipe of the water tray to block or unblock the water outlet channel, and when the water outlet channel is blocked, the water outlet end of the drain pipe 200 is sealed. Simultaneously, a second valve 600 in the drain pipe 400 to block or unblock the drain channel, and when the drain channel is blocked, the water inlet end of the drain pipe 200 is sealed. This not only allows water in the water tray to be drained from the drain channel as needed, but also ensures that when drainage is no longer required, both the water outlet end of the water tray and the water inlet end of the drain component are sealed. In this case, neither the water in the drain tray nor the water in the drain component will continue to flow outwards, ensuring that the area around the dehumidifier remains dry and does not affect surrounding equipment or the floor. This not only reduces the maintenance cost of the dehumidifier but also improves the user experience. Furthermore, since there is no need to repeatedly plug and unplug the target pipeline 500 connected to the drain pipe 400, the phenomenon of the target pipeline 500 becoming detached is avoided.

[0138] Other embodiments of this application will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the application disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this application that follow the general principles of this application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only.

[0139] It should be understood that this application is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A water receiving tray, characterized in that, include: The plate (100) has a water flow channel on its upper surface; The downpipe (200) has a hollow interior forming a water outlet channel, which is connected to the water flow channel; A first valve (300) is movably disposed within the downpipe (200). The first valve (300) can move along the axial direction of the downpipe (200) under the action of external force. When it moves to a first predetermined position, it cooperates with the downpipe (200) to block the water outlet channel. When it leaves the first predetermined position, it allows the water outlet channel to be unobstructed. The downpipe (200) has a water outlet, and the water outlet is provided with a baffle (213). The inner surface of the baffle (213) that abuts against the first valve (300) is set as a stepped surface. The stepped surface is used to seal the water outlet when the water outlet channel is blocked.

2. The water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the first valve (300) is subjected to a first force, it moves to the first predetermined position along the axial direction of the downpipe (200). When it is subjected to a second force, it moves away from the first predetermined position along the axial direction of the downpipe (200). The second force refers to the force acting from the outside to the inside of the downpipe (200). The first force and the second force are opposite in direction.

3. The water receiving tray according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first valve (300) includes: The first movable component (310) moves to the first predetermined position when subjected to the first force, and leaves the first predetermined position when subjected to the second force; The first fixing member (320) is connected to the first movable member (310) and the downpipe (200) respectively. The first fixing member (320) is also used to limit the movement direction of the first movable member (310) to the axial direction of the downpipe (200). The first elastic element (330) is disposed between the first movable element (310) and the first fixed element (320) and is connected to the first movable element (310) and the first fixed element (320) respectively. The first elastic element (330) deforms when subjected to pressure and recovers its shape by its own elasticity after the pressure is removed, and applies the first force to the first movable element (310) during the recovery process.

4. The water receiving tray according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first active component includes: The first rod portion (311) is arranged laterally and extends along the axial direction of the downpipe (200). The first rod portion (311) includes a first end and a second end that are opposite each other in the lateral direction. The first plate (312) is disposed at the first end of the first rod (311) and is arranged in a state where the plate surface is perpendicular to the first rod (311).

5. The water receiving tray according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first fastener includes: The first connecting seat (321) has a through hole in the center so as to be sleeved on the side wall of the first rod (311) through the through hole; The first locking ring (322) is formed in the shape of a ring and is connected to the inner wall of the first connecting seat (321) and the drain pipe (200) respectively, for limiting the first connecting seat (321).

6. The water receiving tray according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first elastic element (330) is a first spring. The first spring is a hollow spiral shape. The first spring is sleeved on the side wall of the first rod (311) and located between the first connecting seat (321) and the first plate (312).

7. The water receiving tray according to any one of claims 4-6, characterized in that, The downpipe (200) includes a hollow pipe body (210) and a first end and a second end arranged opposite to each other along the extension direction of the pipe body (210). The first end is connected to the disc body (100), and the second end forms a water outlet. The diameter of the first plate (312) is matched with the inner diameter of the outlet so that when the first movable member (310) moves to the first predetermined position, the first plate (312) blocks the outlet.

8. The water receiving tray according to any one of claims 5-6, characterized in that, The downpipe (200) includes a hollow pipe body (210) and a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other along the extension direction of the pipe body (210); The tube body (210) has a first annular groove (211) on its inner wall; The first locking ring ((322)) is embedded in the first annular groove (211).

9. The water receiving tray according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The downpipe (200) includes a hollow pipe body (210) and a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other along the extension direction of the pipe body (210). The outer wall of the pipe body (210) is provided with a second annular groove (212).

10. A drainage component, characterized in that, include: A drain pipe (400) has a hollow interior forming a drainage channel. The drain pipe (400) includes a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other. The first end of the drain pipe (400) is adapted to be connected to the drain pipe (200) of the water receiving tray. The second end of the drain pipe (400) is adapted to be connected to the target pipeline (500). A first valve (300) is movably provided inside the drain pipe (200). The second valve (600) is movably disposed within the drain pipe (400); When the drain pipe (400) separates from the downpipe (200), the first valve (300) releases the external force on the second valve (600), and the second valve (600) moves along the axial direction of the drain pipe (400). When it moves to the second predetermined position, it cooperates with the drain pipe (400) to block the drainage channel. When the drain pipe (400) connects with the downpipe (200), the second valve (600) moves along the axial direction of the drain pipe (400) under the action of the first valve (300) until it leaves the second predetermined position, thus making the drainage channel unobstructed.

11. The drainage component according to claim 10, characterized in that, When the second valve is subjected to a third force, it moves to the second predetermined position along the axial direction of the drain pipe (400). When it is subjected to a fourth force, it moves away from the second predetermined position along the axial direction of the drain pipe (400). The fourth force refers to the force acting from the outside to the inside of the drain pipe (400). The third force is opposite to the direction of the fourth force.

12. The drainage component according to claim 11, characterized in that, The second valve includes: The second movable part (610) moves to the second predetermined position when subjected to the third force, and leaves the second predetermined position when subjected to the fourth force; The second fixing member (620) is connected to the second movable member (610) and the drain pipe (400) respectively. The second fixing member (620) is also used to limit the movement direction of the second movable member (610) to the axial direction of the drain pipe (400). The second elastic member (630) is disposed between the second movable member (610) and the second fixed member (620), and is connected to the second movable member (610) and the second fixed member (620) respectively. The second elastic member (630) deforms when it receives pressure, and recovers its shape by its own elasticity after the pressure disappears, and applies the third force to the second movable member (610) during the recovery process.

13. The drainage component according to claim 12, characterized in that, The second movable component includes: The second rod (611) is arranged laterally and extends along the axial direction of the drain pipe (400). The second rod (611) includes a first end and a second end that are opposite each other in the lateral direction. The second plate (612) is disposed at the first end of the second rod (611) and is arranged in a state where the plate surface is perpendicular to the second rod (611).

14. The drainage component according to claim 13, characterized in that, The second fastener includes: The second connecting seat (621) has a through hole in the center so as to be sleeved on the side wall of the second rod (611) through the through hole; The second locking ring (622) is formed in the shape of a ring and is connected to the inner wall of the second connecting seat (621) and the drain pipe (400) respectively, for limiting the second connecting seat (621).

15. The drainage component according to claim 14, characterized in that, The second elastic element (630) is a second spring. The second spring is a hollow spiral shape. The second spring is sleeved on the side wall of the second rod (611) and located between the second connecting seat (621) and the second plate (612).

16. The drainage component according to claim 10, characterized in that, The drainage component also includes: A locking ring (700) is movably disposed on the outer wall of the first end of the drain pipe (400), and the locking ring (700) can move along the axial direction of the drain pipe (400) under the action of external force; A limiting member (800) is movably embedded in the pipe wall of the first end of the drain pipe (400). The limiting member can cooperate with the locking ring (700) to move along a first direction, wherein the first direction refers to the direction perpendicular to the axis of the drain pipe (400). When the locking ring (700) moves to the third predetermined position, the limiting member (800) moves from the outside of the drain pipe (400) to the fourth predetermined position along the first direction, so that the limiting member (800) can lock the downpipe (200) that is connected to the drain pipe (400). When the locking ring (700) leaves the third predetermined position, the limiting member (800) moves outward from inside the drain pipe (400) along the first direction to a fifth predetermined position, so that the drain pipe (400) can be unlocked from the downpipe (200).

17. The drainage component according to claim 16, characterized in that, The first end of the drain pipe is provided with a plurality of limiting holes (410), which are distributed along the circumference of the drain pipe (400). Each limiting hole (410) is fitted with a limiting ball, which can move up and down within the limiting hole (410).

18. The drainage component according to claim 17, characterized in that, The drainage component also includes: The third elastic element (900) is disposed on the outer wall of the locking ring (700); The second locking ring (1000) and the third locking ring (1100) are formed in a ring shape and are respectively disposed on the inner walls of both ends of the locking ring. The third elastic element is located between the second locking ring (1000) and the third locking ring (1100). The third elastic element (900) deforms when subjected to pressure and recovers its shape by its own elasticity after the pressure is removed. During the recovery process, a fifth force is applied to the locking ring (700). The fifth force refers to the force applied from inside to outside the drain pipe (400) along the axial direction of the drain pipe (400).

19. A dehumidifier, characterized in that, The dehumidifier includes: The housing (1300) includes an air inlet and an air outlet, and an air duct is formed inside the housing (1300), the air duct being connected to the air inlet and the air outlet respectively; An evaporation assembly (1400) is used to adsorb moisture in the air flowing through the duct; A fan assembly (1500) is used to drive gas flow and draw outside air into the duct. The water receiving tray according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the water receiving tray is disposed inside the housing (1300) and located below the evaporation component (1400), and the water receiving tray is used to receive the condensate flowing down from the evaporation component (1400) and collect the condensate into the drain pipe (200).

20. A dehumidifier, characterized in that, The dehumidifier includes: The housing (1300) includes an air inlet and an air outlet, and an air duct is formed inside the housing (1300), the air duct being connected to the air inlet and the air outlet respectively; An evaporation assembly (1400) is used to adsorb moisture in the air flowing through the duct; A fan assembly (1500) is used to drive gas flow and draw outside air into the duct. The water receiving tray according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the water receiving tray is disposed inside the housing (1300) and located below the evaporation component (1400), the water receiving tray is used to receive the condensate flowing down from the evaporation component (1400) and collect the condensate into the drain pipe (200), and the outer wall of the drain pipe (200) is provided with a second annular groove (212); The drain fitting according to any one of claims 10-18, wherein the drain fitting is used to connect with the drain pipe (200) of the water receiving tray, wherein the diameter of the drain pipe (400) in the drain fitting is slightly larger than the diameter of the drain pipe (200) so that the drain pipe (200) can be embedded in the drain pipe (400), and when the drain pipe (200) and the drain pipe (400) are in the connected state, the drain pipe (400) cooperates with the second annular groove (212) on the outer wall of the drain pipe (200).

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