Air duct module and air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of air duct module and air conditioner, air duct module includes: installation support, the installation support is equipped with sink, the installation support also has the water drainage passage being communicated with the sink;Air guide component, the air guide component is located in the installation support, the air guide component has water guide structure, the water guide structure is used to guide water on the outer wall surface of the air guide component into the water drainage passage.According to the air duct module of the embodiment of the application, by setting the water drainage passage on the installation support, water on the air guide component can be directed into the sink of the installation support, so there is no need to additionally increase the thermal insulation cotton outside the air guide component, which simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces the assembly difficulty, improves the production efficiency, and the overall parts are less, the structure is simple, the product cost is low, and the water on the outer wall surface of the air guide component is fully utilized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more specifically, to an air duct module and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the air duct cavity inside an air conditioner is usually made of injection-molded structural parts. However, on the one hand, the manufacturing cost of injection-molded structural parts is high, and on the other hand, injection-molded parts are not heat-insulating. In order to prevent condensation, insulation cotton needs to be attached to the back of the air duct cavity, which further increases the manufacturing cost of the product and increases the production difficulty, leaving room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a duct module with a simple structure and convenient assembly.

[0004] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, the air duct module includes: a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket having a water tank and a drainage channel communicating with the water tank; and an air guide component, the air guide component being disposed on the mounting bracket and having a water guiding structure for guiding water from the outer wall surface of the air guide component into the drainage channel.

[0006] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the air duct module can direct water on the air guide component into the water tank of the mounting bracket by setting a drainage channel on the mounting bracket. Therefore, it is not necessary to add extra insulation cotton on the outside of the air guide component, which simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces the assembly difficulty, improves production efficiency, and has fewer parts, simple structure, and low product cost. At the same time, it realizes full utilization of water on the outer wall of the air guide component.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air duct module includes a first drainage channel located on the outer periphery of the mounting bracket. The water guiding structure includes a water guiding rib located on the side wall of the air guiding component and extending circumferentially along the side wall of the air guiding component. The water guiding rib is adapted to guide water from the outer wall surface of the air guiding component into the first drainage channel.

[0008] In some examples, the water guide ribs include a plurality of circumferentially spaced ribs arranged along the sidewall of the air guide component, and the first drainage channel includes a plurality of corresponding ribs.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting bracket has a humidifying element, the air guiding component defines an air guiding duct, the air guiding component has a water guiding plate, the water guiding plate at least partially covers the humidifying element so that the humidifying element is located within the air guiding duct, and the air guiding duct is used to guide the air humidified by the humidifying element.

[0010] In some examples, the drainage channel includes a second drainage channel spanning above the humidifier, with one end of the water guide plate extending onto the second drainage channel to guide water from the outer wall of the air guide component into the second drainage channel.

[0011] In some examples, the mounting bracket has an inclined extending slot into which the humidifier is detachably inserted, wherein the second drain channel is located above the slot and the extension direction of the second drain channel is perpendicular to the extension direction of the slot.

[0012] In some examples, at least a portion of the water guide plate extends obliquely downward toward the direction of the second drainage channel.

[0013] In some examples, at least one side edge of the water guide plate has a water-retaining flange, one end of which extends above the second drainage channel.

[0014] In some examples, at least one end of the second drainage channel is formed as an open end, and the air guide component has a mating protrusion located at the open end of the second drainage channel, the mating protrusion being spaced apart from the open end to form a drain outlet communicating with the water tank between the mating protrusion and the open end.

[0015] In some examples, the water guiding structure includes: an annular water-blocking rib that surrounds the top wall of the air guiding component and has a drainage notch; and a water guiding groove that is disposed on the side wall of the air guiding component and whose upper end communicates with the drainage notch and whose lower end communicates with the drainage channel.

[0016] In some examples, the water guiding cross-sectional dimension at the upper end of the water guiding channel is larger than the water guiding cross-sectional dimension at the lower end of the water guiding channel.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting bracket defines a top-open mounting cavity, the inner wall surface of the mounting cavity has a support platform, and the air guiding component is adapted to be inserted into the mounting cavity and supported on the support platform.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the air duct module of the present invention, one of the mounting bracket and the air guide component has a hook, and one of the mounting bracket and the air guide component has a slot, and the hook and the slot are engaged and connected.

[0019] In some examples, one of the mounting bracket and the air guide component has a connecting post, and the connecting post and the connecting hole are connected by fasteners.

[0020] In some examples, the extension direction of the connecting post is perpendicular to the extension direction of the hook.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the air duct module of the present invention, one of the mounting bracket and the air guide component has a positioning post, and one of the mounting bracket and the air guide component has a positioning groove, wherein the positioning post and the positioning groove are inserted into each other.

[0022] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes an air duct module according to an embodiment of the present invention. By adopting the above structure, water on the air guide component can be directed into the water tank of the mounting bracket, thus eliminating the need to add extra insulation cotton to the outside of the air guide component, simplifying the manufacturing process, reducing assembly difficulty, improving production efficiency, and having fewer overall parts, a simple structure, and low product cost. At the same time, it achieves full utilization of water on the outer wall of the air guide component.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the air duct module according to an embodiment of the present invention from one perspective;

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the air duct module from the perspective shown;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air duct module according to an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0028] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An exploded view of the air duct module from the perspective shown;

[0029] Figure 5This is a structural schematic diagram of the air duct module according to an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;

[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An exploded view of the air duct module from the perspective shown;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the air guide component according to an embodiment of the present invention from one perspective;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the water guiding mechanism of the air duct module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure label:

[0035] Air duct module 100, air conditioner 200,

[0036] Mounting bracket 10, humidifier 11, first drainage channel 121, second drainage channel 122, slot 13, card slot 15, connecting post 16, positioning groove 17, mounting cavity 18, support platform 181.

[0037] Air guide component 20, air guide duct 201, air outlet 202, water guide rib 21, water guide plate 22, water-blocking flange 221, annular water-blocking rib 231, water guide groove 232, mating protrusion 24, hook 25, connecting hole 26, positioning post 27.

[0038] Purification component 30, water tank 40, fan module 50. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0040] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0041] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] The following is for reference. Figures 1-9 A duct module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0043] like Figures 1-9 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air duct module 100 includes: a mounting bracket 10 and an air guide component 20. The mounting bracket 10 is provided with a water tank and a drainage channel, which is connected to the water tank. The air guide component 20 is disposed on the mounting bracket 10 and has a water guiding structure. The water guiding structure can guide water from the outer wall of the air guide component 20 into the drainage channel, and then drain the water into the water tank.

[0044] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the air duct module 100 can guide water on the air guide component 20 into the water tank of the mounting bracket 10 by setting a drainage channel on the mounting bracket 10. Therefore, it is not necessary to add extra insulation cotton on the outside of the air guide component 20, which simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces the assembly difficulty, improves production efficiency, and has fewer parts, simple structure, and low product cost. At the same time, it realizes the full utilization of water on the outer wall of the air guide component 20.

[0045] It is understandable that the water here could be condensation formed on the outer wall of the air guide component 20 due to the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor air.

[0046] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water guiding structure can be the outer wall surface of the air guiding component 20, which guides the water on it and directs the water into the drainage channel. It can be understood that the outer wall surface of the air guiding component 20 can be supported on the drainage channel, or at least a portion of the outer wall surface of the air guiding component 20 can be inclined to the drainage channel to ensure that the water on the outer wall surface of the air guiding component 20 can flow into the drainage channel.

[0047] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a water tank is disposed in the middle of the mounting bracket 10, and a drainage channel is disposed on the outer periphery of the water tank. One end of the drainage channel is open and communicates with the water tank to allow water in the drainage channel to flow into the water tank. Alternatively, the middle of the drainage channel has a notch that communicates with the water tank to allow water in the drainage channel to flow into the water tank.

[0048] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the drainage channel includes a first drainage channel 121, which is connected to a water tank. One end of the first drainage channel 121 may be open and connected to the water tank, or the first drainage channel 121 may have a notch through which it is connected to the water tank. The water guiding structure includes a water guiding rib 21. The first drainage channel 121 is disposed on the outer periphery of the mounting bracket 10, and the water guiding rib 21 is disposed on the side wall of the air guiding component 20, extending circumferentially along the side wall of the air guiding component 20. The water guiding rib 21 may be disposed near the bottom of the air guiding component 20, that is, the water guiding rib 21 protrudes from the side wall of the air guiding component 20. The inner side of the water guiding rib 21 is connected to the air guiding component 20, and the outer side of the water guiding rib 21 is located above the first drainage channel 121. Thus, water on the outer wall of the air guiding component 20 can flow to the water guiding rib 21, which guides the water into the first drainage channel 121.

[0049] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the mounting bracket 10 defines a mounting cavity 18 with an open top. The inner wall of the mounting cavity 18 has a support platform 181. The air guide component 20 can be inserted into the mounting cavity 18, and the outer edge of the bottom of the air guide component 20 is supported on the support platform 181, thereby realizing the installation of the air guide component 20 on the mounting bracket 10. Then, the air guide component 20 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 10 through other mating structures.

[0050] The first drainage channel 121 surrounds the outside of the mounting cavity 18. When the air guide component 20 is supported on the support platform 181, the water guide rib 21 is located above the first drainage channel 121. The water guide rib 21 can abut against the upper edge of the first drainage channel 121, or the water guide rib 21 can be arranged at intervals with the upper edge of the first drainage channel 121. This allows water on the outer wall of the air guide component 20 to be guided into the first drainage channel 121 in a timely manner.

[0051] like Figure 2 As shown, in some specific examples, there are multiple water guide ribs 21, which are arranged at intervals along the circumferential sidewall of the air guide component 20. Correspondingly, there are multiple first drainage channels 121, which correspond to the positions of the multiple water guide ribs 21, so that the water guided by each water guide rib 21 can be discharged into the first drainage channel 121 in a timely manner.

[0052] Among them, a corresponding water guide rib 21 can be set in multiple directions on the outer side wall of the air guide component 20. On the one hand, the water in that direction can be guided in time to improve the flow efficiency. On the other hand, the structural space can be fully utilized to facilitate the arrangement of the water guide rib 21 and the first drainage channel 121.

[0053] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket 10 has a humidifying element 11, which is disposed on a water tank. The water tank supplies water to the humidifying element, and the humidifying element 11 can absorb water from the water tank, keeping it in a humidified state to facilitate humidifying the air passing through it. Here, the humidifying element 11 can be a humidifying membrane. It is understood that the mounting bracket 10 may also be provided with a water tank 40, which replenishes water to the water tank in a timely manner. The water tank 40 can be detached from the mounting bracket 10 for easy replenishment of water.

[0054] The air guide component 20 defines the air guide duct 201. The air guide component 20 has a water guide plate 22, which covers the humidifier 11. Here, the water guide plate 22 can cover a part of the humidifier 11 so that a part of the humidifier 11 is located in the air guide duct 201, or the water guide plate 22 can completely cover the humidifier 11 so that the humidifier 11 is located in the air guide duct 201. The air guide duct 201 can guide the air humidified by the humidifier 11, that is, the air humidified by the humidifier 11 can be discharged through the air outlet 202 on the air guide component 20.

[0055] like Figure 4 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the drainage channel includes a second drainage channel 122, which spans above the humidifying element 11. That is, the mounting bracket 10 has a second drainage channel 122 located above the humidifying element 11. One end of the water guide plate 22 extends to the second drainage channel 122, thereby realizing the cooperation between the water guide plate 22 and the mounting bracket 10. At least a portion of the humidifying element 11 can be located below the water guide plate 22 to introduce the humidified air into the air duct 201. The water guide plate 22 can guide water from the outer wall of the air guide component 20 into the second drainage channel 122 to achieve the function of guiding and discharging condensate.

[0056] like Figure 5and Figure 6 As shown, in some examples, the mounting bracket 10 is provided with a slot 13, which can be located in the air duct 201. The slot 13 extends gradually forward from top to bottom, and the upper end of the slot 13 has an insertion port. The humidifier 11 is detachably inserted into the slot 13, thereby facilitating the removal and replacement of the humidifier 11.

[0057] The second drainage channel 122 is located above the slot 13. It should be noted that this is relative to the inclined upper surface of the slot 13. The second drainage channel 122 is located on the side of the upper surface away from its lower surface to ensure that the water guide plate 22 can cover the humidifier 11. In the vertical direction, the second drainage channel 122 can be higher or lower than the highest point of the slot 13. In addition, the extension direction of the second drainage channel 122 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the slot 13. The second drainage channel 122 can span across the humidifier 11, and the water guide plate 22 can also cover the humidifier 11. The overall structure is compact and easy to fit.

[0058] like Figure 5 As shown, in some examples, at least a portion of the water guide plate 22 forms an inclined surface. The water guide plate 22 can be formed as a whole as an inclined surface, extending inclinedly from top to bottom towards the second drainage channel 122. Alternatively, a portion of the water guide plate 22 can form an inclined surface, extending inclinedly from top to bottom towards the second drainage channel 122, while another portion forms a horizontal surface. This facilitates the installation of other structures on the water guide plate 22, thereby making full use of the structure.

[0059] like Figure 6 As shown, in some examples, one side edge of the water guide plate 22 has a water-blocking flange 221. For example, a part of the water guide plate 22 forms an inclined surface, one end of the water-blocking flange 221 is connected to the inclined surface, and the other end of the water-blocking flange 221 can extend to the second drainage channel 122. Under the restriction of the water-blocking flange 221, it can be ensured that the water on the water guide plate 22 can flow into the second drainage channel 122, thereby achieving the function of blocking and guiding the water flow, and preventing the water on the water guide plate 22 from flowing to other positions through its edge, which would affect the reliability of other structures.

[0060] Of course, a water-blocking flange 221 can also be set on the other side edge of the water guide plate 22 to achieve the function of blocking and guiding the water flow on that side.

[0061] like Figure 6As shown, one end of the second drainage channel 122 is open, and the other end of the second drainage channel 122 is also open, forming an open end. That is, the second drainage channel 122 is connected to the water tank through the open end, so that the water in the second drainage channel 122 can flow into the water tank. Of course, both ends of the second drainage channel 122 can also be open, thereby allowing the water in the second drainage channel 122 to flow into the water tank through both ends, improving drainage efficiency.

[0062] The air guide component 20 has a mating protrusion 24. When the air guide component 20 mates with the mounting bracket 10, the mating protrusion 24 is located at the open end of the second drainage channel 122. The mating protrusion 24 and the open end are spaced apart, and a drainage port is formed between the mating protrusion 24 and the open end. The drainage port is connected to the water tank. By setting the mating protrusion 24, on the one hand, it can guide the installation of the air guide component 20 on the mounting bracket 10 and improve the stability of the mating; on the other hand, it can provide a certain degree of shielding for the open end of the second drainage channel 122, preventing water in the second drainage channel 122 from splashing out to the outside of the mounting bracket 10 and affecting the safety of other structures.

[0063] It is understandable that when one end of the second drainage channel 122 is open, the air guide component 20 has a mating protrusion 24, and when both ends of the second drainage channel 122 are open, the air guide component 20 has two mating protrusions 24 in corresponding positions.

[0064] like Figure 3 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the water guiding structure includes: an annular water-blocking rib 231 and a water guiding groove 232. The annular water-blocking rib 231 surrounds the top wall of the air guiding component 20 and has a drainage notch. The water guiding groove 232 is disposed on the side wall of the air guiding component 20. The upper end of the water guiding groove 232 communicates with the drainage notch, and the lower end of the water guiding groove 232 communicates with the drainage channel. That is, the annular water-blocking rib 231 can guide the condensate on the top of the air guiding component 20 into the water guiding groove 232 and discharge it into the drainage channel through the lower end of the water guiding groove 232. The drainage channel here can be the aforementioned first drainage channel 121, that is, it shares the same drainage channel with the water guiding rib 21, reducing the complexity of the structure and realizing full utilization of the drainage channel. It should be noted that there can be one or more drainage notches. The number of water guiding grooves 232 corresponds to the number of drainage notches, or the upper end of the water guiding groove is simultaneously connected to multiple drainage notches.

[0065] like Figure 3As shown, in some specific examples, the water guiding cross-sectional dimension of the upper end of the water guiding channel 232 is larger than that of the lower end of the water guiding channel 232. It can be understood that the water guiding cross-sectional dimension of the water guiding channel 232 can gradually decrease from top to bottom, or the water guiding channel 232 can include multiple segments, with the upper water guiding cross-sectional dimension being larger than that of the lower water guiding cross-sectional dimension. This can effectively guide the flow to the top of the air guiding component 20 in a timely manner.

[0066] like Figure 2 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket 10 has a downwardly recessed groove 15, and the air guide component 20 has a downwardly extending hook 25. When the air guide component 20 is installed on the mounting bracket 10, the hook 25 can be engaged in the groove 15, thereby achieving a reliable fit between the air guide component 20 and the mounting bracket 10 and facilitating connection.

[0067] According to other embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket 10 has a hook 25 and the air guide component 20 has a slot 15. The air guide component 20 is installed on the mounting bracket 10 by the hook 25 and the slot 15 engaging, which is convenient for connection.

[0068] In some examples, the mounting bracket 10 has a connecting post 16 and the air guide component 20 has a connecting hole 26, or the air guide component 20 has a connecting post 16 and the mounting bracket 10 has a connecting hole 26. The mounting bracket 10 and the air guide component 20 are fastened together by fasteners passing through the connecting post 16 and the connecting hole 26, thereby further improving the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0069] In some specific examples, the extending direction of the connecting post 16 is perpendicular to the extending direction of the hook 25; for example, the hook 25 is along the vertical direction (e.g., Figure 2 Extending in the vertical direction (as shown), the connecting column 16 extends in the horizontal direction (as shown). Figure 2 Extending in the left and right directions (as shown), the air guide component 20 is fixed in both the horizontal and vertical directions, thereby further improving the stability of the air guide component 20 installation.

[0070] like Figure 2 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting bracket 10 has a positioning groove 17, and the air guide component 20 has a positioning post 27. The positioning post 27 and the positioning groove 17 are inserted into each other, which can guide and position the air guide component 20 on the purification bracket, and prevent the air guide component 20 from being installed backwards, etc. Of course, the positioning post 27 can also be set on the mounting bracket 10, and the positioning groove 17 is located on the air guide component 20.

[0071] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air guiding component 20 includes multiple sidewalls surrounding the air guiding duct 201. The sidewalls are provided with air passages 202 communicating with the air guiding duct 201. The air passages 202 can be one or multiple, and the multiple air passages 202 can be provided on different sidewalls. The air passages 202 can be air outlets, thereby the air guiding duct 201 can guide the flow of air discharged from the ventilation hole, that is, the air discharged through the ventilation hole is led to the outside. The air passages 202 can also be air inlets. The air guiding duct 201 can also guide air to the ventilation hole, that is, outside air enters the air guiding duct 201 and is guided to the ventilation hole.

[0072] The air conditioner 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an air duct module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. By adopting the air duct module 100 and the above structure, water on the air guide component 20 can be directed into the water tank of the mounting bracket 10. Therefore, it is not necessary to add extra insulation cotton to the outside of the air guide component 20, which simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces the assembly difficulty, improves production efficiency, and has fewer parts, simple structure, and low product cost. At the same time, it realizes the full utilization of water on the outer wall of the air guide component 20.

[0073] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 200 further includes a fan module 50, which is disposed below the air duct module 100. The air outlet of the fan module 50 is directly connected to the air duct 201 of the air guide component 20, so that air can be delivered towards the air duct 201.

[0074] Of course, the air inlet of the fan module 50 can also be set directly opposite the air duct 201, so that the air from the air duct 201 can be introduced into the fan module 50.

[0075] like Figure 9 As shown, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 200 further includes a purification component 30, which can be disposed below the mounting bracket 10. The purification component 30 includes a purification bracket and a purification element, which is used to purify the air. The purification element can be a purification membrane. The purification element is detachably mounted on the purification bracket, and the mounting bracket is supported on the purification bracket. The humidifier can be positioned corresponding to the purification element so that the air purified by the purification element is introduced into the humidifier to humidify the air, or the humidified air is introduced into the purification element.

[0076] The following is combined with Figures 1-9 An air conditioner 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0077] The air conditioner 200 includes a duct module 100 and a fan module 50. The duct module includes a mounting bracket 10 and an air guide component 20. The mounting bracket 10 has a humidifying component 11. The air guide component 20 is mounted on the mounting bracket 10 and has an air guide duct 201 and an air outlet 202. The air outlet 202 is connected to the air guide duct 201.

[0078] The air duct module 50 is equipped with a purification component 30, and the mounting bracket 10 is set on the purification component 30. The fan module 50 and the air duct module 100 can form a fresh air module. Specifically, the fresh air inlet is located at the lower fan module. The airflow can pass through the fan, purification component, humidification component 11 and air duct 201 in the fan module and be blown out from the air outlet. The air outlet 202 is the air outlet. One air outlet 202 can be set on each of the left and right sides of the air duct component 20. The air outlet 202 can also be set on the top or front of the air duct component.

[0079] The mounting bracket 10 defines a top-open mounting cavity 18. The inner wall of the mounting cavity 18 has a support platform 181. The mounting bracket 10 is provided with a slot 13, which extends gradually forward from top to bottom. The rear end of the slot 13 has an insertion port. The humidifying element 11 is detachably engaged with the slot 13. The mounting bracket 10 is provided with a water tank and a drainage channel. The water tank is located in the middle of the mounting bracket 10, and the drainage channel is located on the outer periphery of the water tank and communicates with the water tank. The drainage channel includes a first drainage channel 121 and a second drainage channel 122. Specifically, the first drainage channel 121 includes two channels arranged at intervals along the circumference of the mounting bracket 10. The second drainage channel 122 is located above the slot 13 and can span the humidifying element 11. One end of the second drainage channel 122 is open.

[0080] The air guide component 20 is mounted on the mounting bracket 10. The front side wall of the air guide component 20 has water guide ribs 21. There are two water guide ribs 21. One water guide rib 21 extends along the left side of the air guide component 20, and the other extends along the right side of the air guide component 20. The rear side of the air guide component 20 has a water guide plate 22. A part of the water guide plate 22 forms an inclined surface. The inclined surface extends inclinedly from top to bottom towards the direction close to the second drainage channel 122. The other part forms a horizontal surface. The left edge of the water guide plate 22 has a water-blocking flange 221. The air guide component 20 has a mating protrusion 24. The mating protrusion 24 is located on the right side of the water guide plate 22.

[0081] The top wall of the air guide component 20 also has an annular water-blocking rib 231, which surrounds the top wall of the air guide component 20 and has a drainage gap. The side wall of the air guide component 20 also has a water guide groove 232, the upper end of which is connected to the drainage gap and the lower end of which is connected to the first drainage channel 121.

[0082] When the air guide component 20 is installed on the mounting bracket 10, the air guide component 20 can be inserted into the mounting cavity 18, and the outer edge of the bottom of the air guide component 20 is supported on the support platform 181. The water guide rib 21 is located above the first drainage channel 121, and the water guide plate 22 can cover the humidifier 11. The rear end of the water guide plate 22 is placed on the second drainage channel 122. The mating protrusion 24 is located at the open end of the second drainage channel 122. The mating protrusion 24 is spaced apart from the open end, and a drain outlet is formed between the mating protrusion 24 and the open end. The drain outlet is connected to the water tank.

[0083] Therefore, condensate on the left side wall and part of the front side wall of the air guide component 20 can flow along the outer wall and the water guide rib 21 into a first drainage channel 121, and then into the water tank through the first drainage channel 121; condensate on the right side wall and another part of the front side wall of the air guide component 20 can flow along the outer wall and the water guide rib 21 into another first drainage channel 121, and then into the water tank through the first drainage channel 121; condensate on the top wall of the air guide component 20 can flow into the water guide trough 132 through the drainage notch, and then into the first drainage channel 121; condensate on the rear side wall of the air guide component 20 flows along the rear wall and the water guide plate 22 into the second drainage channel 122, and then into the water tank through the second drainage channel 122 and the drain outlet.

[0084] By using multiple water-guiding structures, the condensate on the outer wall of the air guide component 20 is directed into the water tank of the mounting bracket 10, eliminating the need for additional insulation cotton on the outside of the air guide component 20. This simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces assembly difficulty, and improves production efficiency. Furthermore, the overall structure is simple with fewer parts and lower product cost, while also making full use of the water on the outer wall of the air guide component 20.

[0085] In addition, the mounting bracket 10 has a positioning groove 17, a downwardly recessed slot 15, and an outwardly protruding connecting post 16 on the side. The air guide component 20 has a downwardly extending hook 25, a downwardly protruding positioning post 27, and a lug that is installed on the side of the mounting bracket 10. The lug has a connecting hole 26. When the air guide component 20 is installed on the mounting bracket 10, the positioning post 27 and the positioning groove 17 are inserted into each other, which can guide and position the air guide component 20 on the purification bracket. The hook 25 can be inserted into the slot 15. The mounting bracket 10 and the air guide component 20 are securely connected by fasteners passing through the connecting post 16 and the connecting hole 26, so as to achieve a reliable connection between the air guide component 20 and the mounting bracket 10.

[0086] The mounting bracket 10 is also equipped with a detachable water tank 40. When the water tank 40 is installed in place, it can precisely block the insertion port of the slot 13, thereby confining the humidifier within the slot 13 and preventing the humidifier from shifting or falling out, which would affect the humidification effect. At the same time, by removing the water tank 40, it is easy to replace the humidifier 11, making the operation of removing and placing the humidifier 11 more convenient. The water tank 40, which supplies water to the water tank, can be used to limit and fix the humidifier 11, eliminating the need for additional structural parts, reducing costs and improving assembly efficiency.

[0087] Of course, a cover structure that can block the insertion port can also be set on the mounting bracket 10 or the air guide component 20. When the humidifier 11 is installed in place, the insertion port can be blocked by the cover to limit the humidifier 11 and prevent the humidifier 11 from shifting or falling out, which would affect the humidification effect.

[0088] In addition, the air conditioner also has a housing and chassis components, panel components, electrical control box components, heat exchangers, etc. installed inside the housing. The fan module is installed on the chassis component, the panel component is installed on the chassis component, and the electrical control box component is installed above the air duct module. The electrical control box component can be electrically connected to the fan module and other structures.

[0089] Other configurations and operations of the air conditioner 200 according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here. The vertical, horizontal, and front-back directions are defined as shown in the figures.

[0090] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features not in direct contact but through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0091] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0092] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A duct module, characterized in that, include: The mounting bracket is provided with a water tank and a drainage channel communicating with the water tank. The water tank is located in the middle of the mounting bracket and the drainage channel is located on the outer periphery of the water tank. An air guide component is provided on the mounting bracket. The air guide component has a water guiding structure, which is used to guide water from the outer wall of the air guide component into the drainage channel. The mounting bracket has a humidifying element, the air guide component defines an air guide duct, the air guide component has a water guide plate, the water guide plate at least partially covers the humidifying element so that the humidifying element is located within the air guide duct, the air guide duct is used to guide the air humidified by the humidifying element; The mounting bracket is provided with an inclined extending slot, and the humidifying component is detachably inserted into the slot; The drainage channel includes a second drainage channel, which spans above the humidifier. One end of the water guide plate extends to the second drainage channel to guide water from the outer wall of the air guide component into the second drainage channel. The water-guiding structure includes: An annular water-retaining rib surrounds the top wall of the air guide component and has a drainage notch. A water guide channel is provided on the side wall of the air guide component, with the upper end of the water guide channel communicating with the drainage gap and the lower end of the water guide channel communicating with the drainage channel.

2. The air duct module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drainage channel includes a first drainage channel located on the outer periphery of the mounting bracket. The water guiding structure includes a water guiding rib located on the side wall of the air guiding component and extending circumferentially along the side wall of the air guiding component. The water guiding rib is adapted to guide water from the outer wall of the air guiding component into the first drainage channel.

3. The air duct module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water guide ribs include a plurality of circumferentially spaced ribs arranged along the side wall of the air guide component, and the first drainage channel includes a plurality of corresponding ribs.

4. The air duct module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second drainage channel is located above the slot and the extension direction of the second drainage channel is perpendicular to the extension direction of the slot.

5. The air duct module according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least a portion of the water guide plate extends obliquely downward toward the direction of the second drainage channel.

6. The air duct module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water guide plate has a water-blocking flange on at least one side edge, and one end of the water-blocking flange extends to the second drainage channel.

7. The air duct module according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one end of the second drainage channel is formed as an open end, and the air guide component has a mating protrusion located at the open end of the second drainage channel. The mating protrusion is spaced apart from the open end to form a drain outlet communicating with the water tank between the mating protrusion and the open end.

8. The air duct module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water guiding cross-sectional dimension at the upper end of the water guiding channel is larger than that at the lower end of the water guiding channel.

9. The air duct module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting bracket defines a top-open mounting cavity with a support platform on the inner wall of the mounting cavity, and the air guide component is adapted to be inserted into the mounting cavity and supported on the support platform.

10. The air duct module according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the mounting bracket and the air guide component has a hook, and the other of the mounting bracket and the air guide component has a slot, and the hook and the slot are engaged and connected.

11. The air duct module according to claim 10, characterized in that, One of the mounting bracket and the air guide component has a connecting post, and one of the mounting bracket and the air guide component has a connecting hole. The connecting post and the connecting hole are connected by fasteners.

12. The air duct module according to claim 11, characterized in that, The extension direction of the connecting post is perpendicular to the extension direction of the hook.

13. The air duct module according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, One of the mounting bracket and the air guide component has a positioning post, and one of the mounting bracket and the air guide component has a positioning groove, with the positioning post and the positioning groove being inserted into each other.

14. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the air duct module according to any one of claims 1-13.

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