Dust collecting box and air conditioner

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a dust collecting box and an air conditioner, and belongs to the technical field of air conditioners. The dust collecting box comprises a box body and a discharging piece. The box body has a containing cavity for containing dust. The box body is provided with a dust conveying port communicated with the containing cavity, and the dust conveying port is used for dust entering the containing cavity. The box body is provided with a mounting port communicated with the containing cavity, and the discharging piece is provided with a discharging port. The discharging piece is detachably mounted on the mounting port, and the discharging port is communicated with the containing cavity. When the discharging piece is mounted on the mounting port in a first mounting state, the discharging port faces a first direction. When the discharging piece is mounted on the mounting port in a second mounting state, the discharging port faces a second direction. An included angle is arranged between the first direction and the second direction. The discharging piece is detachably mounted on the mounting port, so that the discharging port faces different directions in the first mounting state and the second mounting state, so that the direction of the discharging port can be selected according to the use scene of the dust collecting box, thereby avoiding the problem that the discharging port of the dust collecting box is blocked.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and more specifically, to a dust collection box and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] To prevent filter clogging, air conditioners typically have a filter cleaning device and a dust collection box to clean and collect dust from the filter. Once the dust collection box is full, it can be cleaned using an external device such as a vacuum cleaner through the suction port of the dust collection box.

[0003] The dust suction outlet of existing dust collection boxes is usually fixed on the dust collection box. However, during the installation of air conditioners, the dust suction outlet of the dust collection box may be blocked by the wall or roof due to the limitations of the installation location, which will affect the cleaning of dust in the dust collection box. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The problem solved by this invention is that the dust outlet of existing dust collection boxes is generally fixed on the dust collection box. However, during the installation of air conditioners, the dust outlet of the dust collection box may be blocked by the wall or roof due to the limitations of the installation location, which will affect the cleaning of dust in the dust collection box.

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides a dust collection box and an air conditioner, which can improve the problem of the dust outlet of the dust collection box being blocked by walls or roofs due to limitations such as installation location during air conditioner installation.

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a dust collection box, comprising a box body and a discharge component. The box body has a receiving cavity for receiving dust. The receiving cavity is provided with a dust conveying port communicating with the receiving cavity, the dust conveying port for dust to enter the receiving cavity. The box body is provided with an installation port communicating with the receiving cavity. The discharge component is provided with a discharge port, the discharge component is detachably installed at the installation port, and the discharge port is communicating with the receiving cavity. When the discharge component is installed at the installation port in a first installation state, the discharge port faces a first direction. When the discharge component is installed at the installation port in a second installation state, the discharge port faces a second direction. An angle is provided between the first direction and the second direction.

[0007] This application allows for the detachable installation of the discharge component at the mounting port, and provides a first mounting state and a second mounting state for the discharge component. Furthermore, the discharge port faces different directions in the first and second mounting states, thereby enabling the selection of the discharge port orientation based on the usage scenario of the dust collection box and thus avoiding the problem of the dust collection box's discharge port being blocked.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the discharge component is provided with a mating part that mates with the mounting port. Both the mating part and the mounting port are symmetrical structures, so that the mating part can be installed in the mounting port in both the first and second installation states. By making both the mounting part and the mating part symmetrical, the discharge component can be installed in the mounting port in both the first and second installation states.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, both the mounting port and the mating part have rectangular cross-sections. The mounting port includes a first wall and a second wall disposed opposite to each other. The discharge component includes a third wall and a fourth wall disposed opposite to each other. In the first installation state, the first wall and the third wall abut against each other, and the second wall abuts against the fourth wall. In the second installation state, the first wall and the fourth wall abut against each other, and the second wall abuts against the third wall. Installation by abutment facilitates the assembly between the discharge component and the mounting component.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the mounting port is angled to the housing, and the mating part is angled to the discharge component. Both the mating part and the mounting port have circular cross-sections. Setting both the mating part and the mounting port to have circular cross-sections allows for greater adjustment of the discharge port's orientation, thus better preventing the discharge port from being obstructed.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the mating part is inserted into the mounting port. The box body and the discharge part are assembled by insertion, which facilitates easy assembly according to the usage requirements during installation.

[0012] In an optional implementation, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular. Making the first and second directions perpendicular can better prevent the discharge port from being blocked.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the discharge port gradually increases in size as it moves away from the container. Setting the discharge port to gradually increase in size towards the container facilitates the insertion of the vacuum cleaner nozzle into the discharge port during cleaning.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the discharge port is rotatably equipped with a blocking structure. When the suction nozzle of the collecting device is inserted into the discharge port, the suction nozzle can activate the blocking structure to open the discharge port. When the suction nozzle is pulled out of the discharge port, the blocking structure can block the discharge port. Providing a blocking structure at the discharge port facilitates sealing the discharge port when the vacuum cleaner's suction nozzle is not inserted, thus preventing dust from flowing out.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the blocking structure includes a baffle and an elastic element. The baffle is rotatably mounted on the discharge member, and the elastic element is disposed on the discharge member, allowing the baffle to block the discharge port. By rotatably mounting the baffle on the discharge member and providing the elastic element, the elastic element allows the baffle to block the discharge port. Simultaneously, the vacuum cleaner nozzle can also push open the baffle, making the opening and closing of the baffle convenient.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the dust collection box further includes a guiding structure installed in the receiving cavity. The guiding structure is used to transport the dust in the receiving cavity to the discharge port. By providing the guiding structure within the receiving cavity, the dust inside the box can be easily guided to the discharge port, facilitating dust removal from the discharge port.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the material guiding structure includes an auger and a driving component. The auger is rotatably mounted in the receiving cavity, and the driving component is mounted in the housing and is drively connected to the auger. Using an auger for material guiding is a simple and convenient method.

[0018] Secondly, the present invention provides an air conditioner, comprising a fan, an adsorption fan, a duct, multiple cleaning brushes, multiple secondary dust collection boxes, and a dust collection box as described in any of the foregoing embodiments. The multiple cleaning brushes and the multiple secondary dust collection boxes are all disposed on the filter screen of the fan. The cleaning brushes are used to clean the filter screen of the fan, and the secondary dust collection boxes are used to collect the dust cleaned by the cleaning brushes. The multiple secondary dust collection boxes are all connected to the dust conveying port of the dust collection box via the duct. The adsorption fan is disposed on the dust collection box or the duct, and the adsorption fan is used to adsorb the dust from the multiple secondary dust collection boxes into the dust collection box.

[0019] The air conditioner provided in this application can collect dust from multiple auxiliary dust collection boxes into a single dust collection box, thereby facilitating dust cleaning. The discharge component of the dust collection box is detachably installed at the mounting port, and the component is configured with a first installation state and a second installation state. Furthermore, the discharge port faces differently in the first and second installation states, allowing the orientation of the discharge port to be selected according to the usage scenario of the dust collection box, thus preventing clogging of the discharge port. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 An exploded view of the dust collection box provided for the implementation of this invention;

[0022] Figure 3An assembly diagram of the dust collection box in the first installation state provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 An assembly diagram illustrating the second installation state of the dust collection box provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a dust collection box provided in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 An assembly diagram of the dust collection box in a first installation state according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is an assembly diagram of the second installation state of the dust collection box provided in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100-Dust collection box; 110-Box body; 111-Accommodation cavity; 113-Dust conveying port; 115-Mounting port; 117-First wall surface; 119-Second wall surface; 121-First cylindrical section; 123-Second cylindrical section; 130-Discharge component; 131-Discharge port; 132-Matching part; 133-Third wall surface; 135-Fourth wall surface; 137-Extension part; 150-Blocking structure; 151-Baffle plate; 153-Elastic element; 170-Guiding structure; 171-Auger; 300-Air conditioner; 310-Fan; 320-Adsorption fan; 330-Conduit; 350-Cleaning brush; 370-Secondary dust collection box; 390-Heat exchanger. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The dust outlet 131 of the existing dust collection box 100 is generally fixed on the dust collection box 100. However, when the air conditioner 300 is installed, the outlet 131 of the dust collection box 100 may be blocked by the wall or roof due to the limitations of the installation location, which will affect the cleaning of dust in the dust collection box 100.

[0029] This invention provides a dust collection box 100 and an air conditioner 300, which can improve the problem that the discharge port 131 of the dust collection box 100 is blocked by the wall or roof due to the limitations of the installation location and other reasons when the air conditioner 300 is installed.

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 This embodiment provides an air conditioner 300, which includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit and the outdoor unit are connected by pipes.

[0032] In this embodiment, the indoor unit includes a fan 310, an adsorption fan 320, a duct 330, multiple cleaning brushes 350, multiple secondary dust collection boxes 370, and a dust collection box 100. The multiple cleaning brushes 350 and the multiple secondary dust collection boxes 370 are all disposed on the filter screen of the fan 310. The cleaning brushes 350 are used to clean the filter screen of the fan 310. The secondary dust collection boxes 370 are used to collect the dust cleaned by the cleaning brushes 350. The multiple secondary dust collection boxes 370 are all connected to the dust collection box 100 through the duct 330. The adsorption fan 320 is disposed in the dust collection box 100 or the duct 330, and is connected to the duct 330. The adsorption fan 320 is used to adsorb the dust from the multiple secondary dust collection boxes 370 into the dust collection box 100. Of course, the indoor unit also includes a heat exchanger 390 for heat exchange, which is located at the air outlet of the fan 310 to heat and cool the air blown out by the fan 310.

[0033] The indoor unit provided in this application can collect dust from multiple auxiliary dust collection boxes 370 into a dust collection box 100 through pipes and an adsorption fan 320, thereby making it easier to clean the dust in the indoor unit.

[0034] In this embodiment, the indoor unit is a ducted indoor unit, which is generally installed inside the building's ceiling. Of course, the indoor unit can also be a wall-mounted or cabinet-type indoor unit.

[0035] Generally, duct-type indoor units have multiple fans 310, and each fan 310 has filters on both sides for air intake. Multiple cleaning brushes 350 and auxiliary dust collection boxes 370 are correspondingly installed on the air intake side of the multiple filters of the multiple fans 310.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, the dust collection box 100 includes a box body 110 and a discharge component 130. The box body 110 has a receiving cavity 111 (not shown), which is used to receive dust. The box body 110 is provided with a dust conveying port 113 communicating with the receiving cavity 111, and the dust conveying port 113 is used for the insertion of a conduit 330 to allow dust to enter the receiving cavity 111. The box body 110 is provided with an installation port 115 communicating with the receiving cavity 111. The discharge component 130 is provided with a discharge port 131, and the discharge component 130 is detachably installed in the installation port 115. The discharge port 131 communicates with the receiving cavity 111. When the discharge component 130 is installed in the installation port 115 in a first installation state, the discharge port 131 faces a first direction. When the discharge component 130 is installed in the installation port 115 in a second installation state, the discharge port 131 faces a second direction. An angle is provided between the first direction and the second direction.

[0037] This application allows the discharge component 130 to be detachably installed on the installation port 115, and sets a first installation state and a second installation state for the discharge component 130. The discharge port 131 of the discharge component 130 faces different directions in the first installation state and the second installation state, so that the orientation of the discharge port 131 can be selected according to the usage scenario of the dust collection box 100, thereby avoiding the problem of the discharge port 131 of the dust collection box 100 being blocked.

[0038] In this embodiment, the discharge component 130 is provided with a mating part 132 that mates with the mounting port 115. Both the mating part 132 and the mounting port 115 are symmetrical structures, so that the mating part 132 can be installed in the mounting port 115 in both the first and second installation states. By symmetrically configuring both the mounting part and the mating part 132, the discharge component 130 can be installed in the mounting port 115 in both the first and second installation states.

[0039] In this embodiment, the mounting port 115 and the mating part 132 have rectangular cross-sections. The mounting port 115 includes a first wall surface 117 and a second wall surface 119 disposed opposite to each other. The mating part 132 of the discharge component 130 has a third wall surface 133 and a fourth wall surface 135 disposed opposite to each other. In a first installation state, the first wall surface 117 and the third wall surface 133 abut together, and the second wall surface 119 abuts against the fourth wall surface 135. In a second installation state, the first wall surface 117 and the fourth wall surface 135 abut together, and the second wall surface 119 abuts against the third wall surface 133. Installation by abutment facilitates the assembly between the discharge component 130 and the mounting component.

[0040] In this embodiment, the angle between the first direction and the second direction is 90°. The box body 110 is rectangular, with one long side and one short side. The mounting opening 115 is located at the junction of the long and short sides, i.e., the mounting opening 115 is a 45° cut at the corner of the box body 110. The cross-section of the mounting opening 115 is rectangular. The cross-section of the discharge component 130 is an isosceles right triangle. The mating part 132 is rectangular. When the mating part 132 is installed in the mounting opening 115, the box body 110 is assembled into a complete rectangular shape. When the discharge component 130 is installed in the first installation state in the box body 110, the discharge port 131 faces the length direction of the box body 110. When the discharge component 130 is installed in the second installation state in the box body 110, the discharge port 131 faces the width direction of the box body 110.

[0041] In other embodiments of this application, the angle between the first direction and the second direction may also be 70°, 80° or other angles.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7In other embodiments of this application, the mating part 132 is angled and disposed on the discharge part 130, and the cross-sections of both the mating part 132 and the mounting port 115 are circular. Setting the cross-sections of both the mating part 132 and the mounting port 115 to be circular allows for greater adjustment of the orientation of the discharge port 131, thereby better preventing the discharge port 131 from being blocked.

[0043] Specifically, the housing 110 includes a first cylindrical segment 121 and a second cylindrical segment 123. The second cylindrical segment 123 is mounted at the end of the first cylindrical segment 121, and the included angle between the first cylindrical segment 121 and the second cylindrical segment 123 is 45°. A receiving cavity 111 is disposed within the first cylindrical segment 121. A mounting port 115 is disposed at the end of the second cylindrical segment 123. The discharge member 130 includes an extension 137 connected at a 45° angle to the mating portion 132, and the discharge port 131 passes through the extension 137 and the mating portion 132. The mating portion 132 is mounted at the mounting port 115 of the second segment.

[0044] In other embodiments of this application, the cross-sectional shape of the mounting port 115 and the mating part 132 may also be pentagonal, hexagonal, elliptical, or other shapes.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In this embodiment, the mating part 132 is inserted into the mounting port 115. The box body 110 and the discharge part 130 are assembled by insertion, which facilitates easy assembly according to the usage during installation.

[0046] In this embodiment, the opening of the discharge port 131 gradually increases in the direction away from the box body 110. Setting the direction of the discharge port 131 to gradually increase in the direction towards the box body 110 makes it easier to insert the vacuum cleaner nozzle into the discharge port 131 during cleaning.

[0047] Since the discharge port 130 is provided with a discharge port 131 communicating with the receiving cavity 111, dust collected in the dust collection box 100 may flow out of the discharge port 131. In this embodiment, the discharge port 131 is rotatably provided with a blocking structure 150. When the suction nozzle of the collecting device is inserted into the discharge port 131, the suction nozzle can touch the blocking structure 150 to open the discharge port 131. When the suction nozzle is pulled out of the discharge port 131, the blocking structure 150 can block the discharge port 131. Providing a blocking structure to the discharge port 131 facilitates the sealing of the discharge port 131 when the vacuum cleaner's suction nozzle is not inserted, thereby preventing dust from flowing out of the discharge port 131.

[0048] Normally, the collection device is a vacuum cleaner. By inserting the vacuum cleaner nozzle into the discharge port 131, the dust in the receiving cavity 111 can be easily sucked away, thereby cleaning the dust collection box 100.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the blocking structure 150 includes a baffle 151 and an elastic member 153. The baffle 151 is rotatably mounted on the discharge member 130, and the elastic member 153 is disposed on the discharge member 130. The elastic member 153 can cause the baffle 151 to block the discharge port 131. By rotatably mounting the baffle 151 on the discharge member 130 and providing the elastic member 153, the elastic member 153 allows the baffle 151 to block the discharge port 131. At the same time, when the vacuum cleaner nozzle is inserted into the discharge port 131, the end of the nozzle can also push open the baffle 151, making it easier to open and close the baffle 151.

[0050] In this embodiment, the elastic element 153 is a spring. One end of the spring rests against the baffle, and the other end rests against the guide. Because the spring has a restoring function, when the suction nozzle is pulled out of the discharge port 131, the baffle will reset under the action of the spring and close the guide port. Of course, in some other embodiments of this application, the elastic element 153 can also be a spring sheet.

[0051] Please continue to refer to Figure 5 In this embodiment, the dust collection box 100 further includes a guiding structure 170, which is installed in the receiving cavity 111 and is used to transport the dust in the receiving cavity 111 to the discharge port 131. The guiding structure 170, located within the receiving cavity 111, facilitates the guidance of dust from the box 110 to the discharge port 131, making it easier to clean the dust from the discharge port 131.

[0052] In this embodiment, the material guiding structure 170 includes an auger 171 and a driving component. The auger 171 is rotatably mounted in the receiving cavity 111, and the driving component is mounted in the housing 110. The driving component is connected to the auger 171 in a transmission manner. Using the auger 171 to guide the material 170 is simple and convenient.

[0053] The working principle and beneficial effects of the dust collection box 100 and air conditioner 300 provided in this embodiment of the invention include:

[0054] In this embodiment, the discharge component 130 is detachably installed on the installation port 115, and the discharge component 130 is set to a first installation state and a second installation state. The discharge port 131 of the discharge component 130 faces different directions in the first installation state and the second installation state. This allows the direction of the discharge port 131 to be selected according to the usage scenario of the dust collection box 100, thereby avoiding the problem of the discharge port 131 of the dust collection box 100 being blocked.

[0055] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A dust collection box, characterized in that, The device includes a box body (110) and a discharge component (130). The box body (110) has a receiving cavity (111) for receiving dust. The box body (110) is provided with a dust conveying port (113) communicating with the receiving cavity (111) for dust to enter the receiving cavity (111). The box body (110) is provided with an installation port (115) communicating with the receiving cavity (111). The discharge component (130) is provided with a discharge port (131) and is detachably installed in the installation port (115). The discharge port (131) is communicating with the receiving cavity (111). When the discharge component (130) is installed in the installation port (115) in the first installation state, the discharge port (131) faces the first direction; when the discharge component (130) is installed in the installation port (115) in the second installation state, the discharge port (131) faces the second direction. An angle is provided between the first direction and the second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; The discharge component (130) is provided with a mating part (132) that mates with the mounting port (115). The mating part (132) and the mounting port (115) are both symmetrical structures, so that the mating part (132) can be installed in the mounting port (115) in both the first installation state and the second installation state.

2. The dust collection box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting port (115) and the mating part (132) are both rectangular in cross-section. The mounting port (115) includes a first wall surface (117) and a second wall surface (119) that are disposed opposite to each other. The discharge component (130) includes a third wall surface (133) and a fourth wall surface (135) disposed opposite to each other; In the first installation state, the first wall surface (117) and the third wall surface (133) abut against each other, and the second wall surface (119) abuts against the fourth wall surface (135); In the second installation state, the first wall surface (117) and the fourth wall surface (135) abut against each other, and the second wall surface (119) abuts against the third wall surface (133).

3. The dust collection box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting port (115) is angled on the box body (110), and the mating part (132) is angled on the discharge part (130). The cross-sections of the mating part (132) and the mounting port (115) are both circular.

4. The dust collection box according to any one of claims 2-3, characterized in that, The mating part (132) is inserted into the mounting port (115).

5. The dust collection box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening of the discharge port (131) gradually increases in the direction away from the box body (110).

6. The dust collection box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge port (131) is rotatably provided with a blocking structure (150). When the suction nozzle of the collecting device is inserted into the discharge port (131), the suction nozzle touches the blocking structure (150) to open the discharge port (131). When the suction nozzle is pulled out of the discharge port (131), the blocking structure (150) blocks the discharge port (131).

7. The dust collection box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The blocking structure (150) includes a baffle (151) and an elastic element (153). The baffle (151) is rotatably mounted on the discharge part (130), and the elastic element (153) is disposed on the discharge part (130). The elastic element (153) can cause the baffle (151) to block the discharge port (131).

8. The dust collection box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dust collection box (100) also includes a material guiding structure (170), which is installed in the accommodating cavity (111) and is used to transport the dust in the accommodating cavity (111) to the discharge port (131).

9. The dust collection box according to claim 8, characterized in that, The material guiding structure (170) includes an auger (171) and a driving member. The auger (171) is rotatably mounted in the receiving cavity (111), and the driving member is mounted in the box body (110). The driving member is connected to the auger (171) in a transmission manner.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes a fan (310), multiple cleaning brushes (350), multiple auxiliary dust collection boxes (370), an adsorption fan (320), a duct (330), and a dust collection box (100) according to any one of claims 1-9. Multiple cleaning brushes (350) and multiple secondary dust collection boxes (370) are respectively disposed on the air inlet side of multiple filters of the blower (310). The cleaning brushes (350) are used to clean the filters of the blower (310), and the secondary dust collection boxes (370) are used to collect the dust cleaned by the cleaning brushes (350). The multiple secondary dust collection boxes (370) are all connected to the dust conveying port (113) of the dust collection box (100) through the conduit (330). The adsorption fan (320) is disposed in the dust collection box (100) or the conduit (330). The adsorption fan (320) is used to adsorb the dust from the multiple secondary dust collection boxes (370) into the dust collection box (100).

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