Indoor unit base and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides an indoor unit base and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioning. The indoor unit base includes a base body, a first water guide rib, and a second water guide rib. The base body is used to support the indoor unit. A mounting end plate for mounting a fresh air module is provided at one lateral end of the base body. The first and second water guide ribs are spaced apart and arranged on the back of the base body. One end of each of the first and second water guide ribs engages with the same side of the mounting end plate. The mounting end plate is provided with screw posts for securing the fresh air module, and the screw posts are located between the first and second water guide ribs. The indoor unit base provided by the present invention achieves a rational arrangement of the screw posts, avoiding damage to the compactness of the base body's back structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular to an indoor unit base and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] At present, some air conditioners on the market have the fresh air module configured at one end of the indoor unit base, and the fresh air module is usually fixed to the indoor unit base with screws.

[0003] In order to avoid interference with the components arranged inside the base, it is usually necessary to set the screw columns for fixing the fresh air module on the back of the indoor unit base. The back structure of the indoor unit base is relatively flat and compact. Setting screw columns will destroy the compactness of the back structure, affecting the aesthetics and interfering with the fixation of the indoor unit on the wall. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The problem solved by the present invention is how to reasonably arrange screw columns for fixing the fresh air module on the base of the indoor unit.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an indoor unit base, which realizes the reasonable arrangement of screw columns on the base body.

[0006] An embodiment of the present invention provides an indoor unit base, comprising a base body, a first water diversion rib and a second water diversion rib, the base body being used to support the indoor unit, a mounting end plate for mounting a fresh air module being provided at one lateral end of the base body, the first water diversion rib and the second water diversion rib being spaced apart and arranged on the back of the base body, one end of each of the first water diversion rib and the second water diversion rib being connected to the same side of the mounting end plate, a screw column being provided on the mounting end plate for fixing the fresh air module, the screw column being located between the first water diversion rib and the second water diversion rib.

[0007] The indoor unit base provided in an embodiment of the present invention arranges the screw column between the first water diversion rib and the second water diversion rib, thereby realizing the rational utilization of the gap between the first water diversion rib and the second water diversion rib, avoiding the screw column from occupying additional space on the back of the base body, and ensuring the compactness of the back structure of the base body.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, at least one of the first water guide rib and the second water guide rib is connected to the outer side wall of the screw column.

[0009] At least one of the first water guide rib and the second water guide rib is connected to the outer side wall of the screw column, thereby improving the strength of the screw column.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the outer side wall of the screw column is connected to the back of the base body.

[0011] The outer side wall of the screw column is connected to the back of the base body, thereby further strengthening the screw column structure.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, a water retaining rib is provided between the first water guide rib and the second water guide rib, the water retaining rib is provided at an end of the screw column away from the mounting end plate, and the water retaining rib is spaced apart from the screw column.

[0013] The water retaining rib is arranged at the end of the screw column away from the mounting end plate, which serves to isolate condensed water and prevent condensed water between the first water guide rib and the second water guide rib from flowing to the screw column. In addition, the water retaining rib is arranged at intervals from the screw column to avoid water on the water retaining rib flowing directly to the screw column and to prevent the temperature of the screw column from lowering, causing condensation around the screw to corrode the screw.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, a water inlet is provided on the back of the base body between the first water guide rib and the second water guide rib, the water retaining rib is located between the water inlet and the screw column, and the water inlet is used to guide the condensed water between the first water guide rib and the second water guide rib to the water receiving tray.

[0015] The water inlet is used to guide the condensed water between the first water guide rib and the second water guide rib to the water receiving tray, so as to prevent the condensed water from dripping from the inside of the base body into the room.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the water inlet is provided with an insect-proof rib, one end of the insect-proof rib is connected to the first water guide rib, and one end of the insect-proof rib away from the first water guide rib blocks the water inlet.

[0017] The insect-proof ribs block the water inlet to prevent insects from entering the indoor unit through the water inlet.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, one end of the water retaining rib is connected to a side of the first water diversion rib close to the second water diversion rib, and the other end of the water retaining rib is connected to a side of the second water diversion rib close to the first water diversion rib.

[0019] The two ends of the water retaining rib are connected to the first water diversion rib and the second water diversion rib respectively, so as to completely block the gap between the first water diversion rib and the second water diversion rib, thereby improving the water retaining effect.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, in the vertical direction, the first water guide rib is located above the second water guide rib, and in the horizontal direction, the end of the water retaining rib connected to the first water guide rib is closer to the screw column than the end connected to the second water guide rib.

[0021] The end of the water retaining rib connected to the first water guide rib is closer to the screw column than the end connected to the second water guide rib, that is, the water retaining rib is arranged at an angle, which facilitates the condensation water on the lower side of the first water guide rib to flow down the side of the water retaining rib away from the screw column, thereby avoiding corrosion of the screw.

[0022] In an optional embodiment, the water retaining rib includes a first branch segment, a second branch segment and a third branch segment, one end of the first branch segment is connected to the first water diversion rib, one end of the third branch segment is connected to the second water diversion rib, and both ends of the second branch segment are respectively connected to the other ends of the first branch segment and the third branch segment at an angle, and in the vertical direction, the end of the second branch segment connected to the first branch segment is above the end connected to the third branch segment.

[0023] The first branch section, the second branch section and the third branch section form a water retaining rib with a bent structure, which increases the accommodating space of the screw column and facilitates the condensed water to flow down from the side away from the screw column.

[0024] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, comprising a fresh air module and the indoor unit base, wherein the indoor unit base comprises a base body, a first water diversion rib and a second water diversion rib, the base body being used to support the indoor unit, and a mounting end plate for mounting the fresh air module being provided at one lateral end of the base body, the first water diversion rib and the second water diversion rib being spaced apart and arranged on the back of the base body, one end of each of the first water diversion rib and the second water diversion rib being connected to the same side of the mounting end plate, a screw column being provided on the mounting end plate for fixing the fresh air module, the screw column being located between the first water diversion rib and the second water diversion rib, and the fresh air module being fixed to the screw column by screws passing through the mounting end plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of an indoor unit base provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of area A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle water retaining bar.

[0028] Description of reference numerals:

[0029] 100-Indoor unit base; 110-Base body; 111-Mounting end plate; 113-Screw column; 115-Water inlet; 130-First water diversion rib; 140-Water retaining rib; 141-First branch section; 143-Second branch section; 145-Third branch section; 150-Second water diversion rib; 170-Anti-insect rib. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the indoor unit base 100 provided in this embodiment. Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of area A in the middle.

[0032] The indoor unit base 100 provided in this embodiment realizes a reasonable arrangement of the screw columns 113 on the base body 110 , thereby avoiding damaging the compactness of the back structure of the base body 110 .

[0033] The indoor unit base 100 provided in this embodiment includes a base body 110, a first water diversion rib 130 and a second water diversion rib 150. The base body 110 is used to support the indoor unit. A mounting end plate 111 for mounting a fresh air module is provided at one lateral end of the base body 110. The first water diversion rib 130 and the second water diversion rib 150 are spaced apart and arranged on the back of the base body 110. One end of each of the first water diversion rib 130 and the second water diversion rib 150 is connected to the same side of the mounting end plate 111. A screw column 113 for fixing the fresh air module is provided on the mounting end plate 111. The screw column 113 is located between the first water diversion rib 130 and the second water diversion rib 150.

[0034] In this embodiment, first and second water guide ribs 130, 150 extend laterally along the back of the base body 110. These ribs are used to collect and guide condensed water formed on the back of the base body 110. These ribs, along with the mounting end plate 111, form an installation space within which screw posts 113, used to secure the fresh air module, are housed. This space effectively utilizes the gap between the first and second water guide ribs 130, 150, preventing the screw posts 113 from protruding from the surface of the base body 110, thereby ensuring a compact and aesthetically pleasing structure on the back of the base body 110.

[0035] In actual application, corresponding mounting holes for screws to pass through are provided on the shell of the fresh air module and the mounting end plate 111. After aligning the mounting holes of the two, insert the screws from one side of the shell of the fresh air module and screw them into the screw column 113 until they are tightened, so that the fresh air module can be quickly installed.

[0036] To enhance the structural strength of the screw column 113 and thereby ensure secure installation of the fresh air module, in this embodiment, the outer wall of the screw column 113 is abutted against and connected to the side of the second water guide rib 150 that is closest to the first water guide rib 130. In other embodiments, the outer wall of the screw column 113 may also be configured to be connected to the first water guide rib 130, or to both the first water guide rib 130 and the second water guide rib 150.

[0037] Moreover, in this embodiment, in order to further improve the structural strength of the screw column 113, the outer wall of the screw column 113 is also attached to and connected to the back of the base body 110. Under the joint action of the base body 110 and the second water guide rib 150, the structural strength of the screw column 113 is significantly improved.

[0038] A water inlet 115 is provided on the back of the base body 110, between the first and second water guide ribs 130, 150. Water inlet 115 is located at the end of the screw column 113 away from the mounting end plate 111. Water inlet 115 directs condensed water between the first and second water guide ribs 130, 150 to a drain pan, preventing it from dripping into the room.

[0039] Taking into account that in actual applications, some of the condensed water flowing between the first water diversion rib 130 and the second water diversion rib 150 may flow over the water inlet 115 to the screw column 113, corroding the screw column 113 and thus causing the screw to rust, in this embodiment, a water retaining rib 140 is provided between the first water diversion rib 130 and the second water diversion rib 150, and the water retaining rib 140 is provided between the water inlet 115 and the screw column 113.

[0040] In actual use, the condensed water flowing between the first water guide rib 130 and the second water guide rib 150 flows from the water inlet 115 to the water receiving pan. Even if some condensed water flows beyond the water inlet 115 to the screw post 113, it will be blocked by the water retaining rib 140 and will not reach the screw post 113. In other words, the water retaining rib 140 protects the screw post 113 and improves safety.

[0041] In this embodiment, in the vertical direction, the first water diversion rib 130 is located above the second water diversion rib 150, and the water retaining rib 140 completely blocks the gap between the first water diversion rib 130 and the second water diversion rib 150 in the vertical direction. That is, one end of the water retaining rib 140 is connected to the side of the first water diversion rib 130 close to the second water diversion rib 150, and the other end of the water retaining rib 140 is connected to the side of the second water diversion rib 150 close to the first water diversion rib 130. The water retaining rib 140 completely blocks the gap between the first water diversion rib 130 and the second water diversion rib 150, thereby achieving a maximum blocking effect on condensed water.

[0042] In order to prevent water on the water retaining rib 140 from flowing directly onto the screw column 113 and causing the screw to rust, and to prevent the water retaining rib 140 from contacting the screw column 113 and causing the temperature around the screw to drop and condense, in this embodiment, the water retaining rib 140 and the screw column 113 are spaced apart, that is, there is a gap between the water retaining rib 140 and the screw column 113.

[0043] In addition, in order to ensure that the condensed water on the first water diversion rib 130 can flow down along the water retaining rib 140 in the direction away from the screw column 113, and further improve the water retaining effect, the water retaining rib 140 in this embodiment is arranged at an angle, and in the horizontal direction, the end of the water retaining rib 140 connected to the first water diversion rib 130 is closer to the screw column 113 than the end connected to the second water diversion rib 150.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 3 In fact, in this embodiment, the water retaining rib 140 has a bent structure, including a first branch segment 141, a second branch segment 143 and a third branch segment 145. One end of the first branch segment 141 is connected at an angle to the side of the first water diversion rib 130 close to the second water diversion rib 150, one end of the second branch segment 143 is connected at an angle to the end of the first branch segment 141 away from the first water diversion rib 130, the end of the second branch segment 143 away from the first branch segment 141 is connected at an angle to one end of the third branch segment 145, and the end of the third branch segment 145 away from the second branch segment 143 is connected at an angle to the side of the second water diversion rib 150 close to the first water diversion rib 130.

[0045] Because the water retaining rib 140 is tilted as a whole, the end connected to the first water diversion rib 130 is closer to the screw post 113 than the end connected to the second water diversion rib 150. That is, the first branch segment 141 is closer to the screw post 113 than the third branch segment 145. Furthermore, in this embodiment, in the vertical direction, the end of the second branch segment 143 connected to the first branch segment 141 is located above the end connected to the third branch segment 145. This facilitates the drainage of condensed water from the first branch segment 141 to the third branch segment 145, and then from the third branch segment 145 to the second water diversion rib 150.

[0046] Moreover, since the outer wall of the screw column 113 is attached to and connected to the side of the second water guide rib 150 close to the first water guide rib 130, the third branch segment 145 and the second branch segment 143 form a receiving recess, providing a larger accommodating space for the screw column 113, that is, when setting the screw column 113, the screw column 113 can be extended according to actual conditions to extend into the receiving recess formed by the third branch segment 145 and the second branch segment 143.

[0047] In addition, in order to prevent insects from entering the indoor unit through the water inlet 115, in this embodiment, the water inlet 115 is provided with an insect-proof rib 170. In order to prevent the insect-proof rib 170 from obstructing the condensed water from flowing into the water inlet 115, in this embodiment, one end of the insect-proof rib 170 is connected to the first water diversion rib 130, and the end of the insect-proof rib 170 away from the first water diversion rib 130 blocks the water inlet 115, that is, the insect-proof rib 170 extends vertically downward from the first water diversion rib 130.

[0048] The insect-proof ribs 170 serve to prevent insects from entering the water inlet 115 . In other embodiments, depending on actual application conditions, a filter or other structure may be provided at the water inlet 115 to replace the insect-proof ribs 170 .

[0049] In summary, the indoor unit base 100 provided in this embodiment arranges the screw column 113 for fixing the fresh air module in the gap between the first water diversion rib 130 and the second water diversion rib 150, thereby realizing the rational use of the gap between the first water diversion rib 130 and the second water diversion rib 150, avoiding the screw column 113 from occupying additional space on the back of the base body 110, and ensuring the compactness of the back structure of the base body 110.

[0050] This embodiment further provides an air conditioner, comprising a fresh air module and the aforementioned indoor unit base 100. The fresh air module and the mounting end plate 111 are provided with corresponding mounting holes. Screws are passed through the mounting holes and screwed into screw posts 113 to secure the fresh air module to the indoor unit base 100. The air conditioner provided in this embodiment has a more compact structure and a more rational layout.

[0051] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An indoor unit base, characterized in that: The air conditioner comprises a base body (110), a first water guide rib (130) and a second water guide rib (150), wherein the base body (110) is used to support the indoor unit, and a mounting end plate (111) for mounting a fresh air module is provided at one lateral end of the base body (110), the first water guide rib (130) and the second water guide rib (150) are spaced apart and arranged on the back of the base body (110), and one end of each of the first water guide rib (130) and the second water guide rib (150) is connected to the same side of the mounting end plate (111), and a screw column (113) for fixing the fresh air module is provided on the mounting end plate (111), and the screw column (113) is located between the first water guide rib (130) and the second water guide rib (150); At least one of the first water guide rib (130) and the second water guide rib (150) is connected to the outer side wall of the screw column (113); and the outer side wall of the screw column (113) is connected to the back of the base body (110).

2. The indoor unit base according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water retaining rib (140) is provided between the first water guide rib (130) and the second water guide rib (150), the water retaining rib (140) being provided at an end of the screw column (113) away from the mounting end plate (111), and the water retaining rib (140) and the screw column (113) being spaced apart.

3. The indoor unit base according to claim 2, characterized in that: A water inlet (115) is provided on the back of the base body (110) between the first water guide rib (130) and the second water guide rib (150); the water retaining rib (140) is located between the water inlet (115) and the screw column (113); and the water inlet (115) is used to guide condensed water between the first water guide rib (130) and the second water guide rib (150) to a water receiving tray.

4. The indoor unit base according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water inlet (115) is provided with an insect-proof rib (170), one end of the insect-proof rib (170) is connected to the first water guide rib (130), and one end of the insect-proof rib (170) away from the first water guide rib (130) blocks the water inlet (115).

5. The indoor unit base according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the water retaining rib (140) is connected to a side of the first water guide rib (130) close to the second water guide rib (150), and the other end of the water retaining rib (140) is connected to a side of the second water guide rib (150) close to the first water guide rib (130).

6. The indoor unit base according to claim 5, characterized in that: In the vertical direction, the first water guide rib (130) is located above the second water guide rib (150), and in the horizontal direction, the end of the water retaining rib (140) connected to the first water guide rib (130) is closer to the screw column (113) than the end connected to the second water guide rib (150).

7. The indoor unit base according to claim 6, characterized in that: The water retaining rib (140) comprises a first branch segment (141), a second branch segment (143) and a third branch segment (145); one end of the first branch segment (141) is connected to the first water guide rib (130); one end of the third branch segment (145) is connected to the second water guide rib (150); two ends of the second branch segment (143) are connected to the other ends of the first branch segment (141) and the third branch segment (145) at an angle; in the vertical direction, the end of the second branch segment (143) connected to the first branch segment (141) is located above the end connected to the third branch segment (145).

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises a fresh air module and an indoor unit base (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the fresh air module is fixed to the screw column (113) by screws passing through the mounting end plate (111).

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