Water tank assembly, humidifying device and air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses a water tank assembly, a humidifying device and an air conditioner. The water tank assembly comprises a support frame, a water tank and a driving assembly. A water tank is formed in the support frame. The water tank is matched with the support frame and has a water outlet. A switch device is arranged at the water outlet for controlling the opening and closing of the water outlet. The water tank supplies water to the water tank when the water outlet is opened. The driving assembly comprises a connecting rod and a driving motor. The connecting rod comprises an inner rod section arranged in the water tank, an outer rod section arranged outside the support frame and a transition rod section arranged through the support frame. The connecting rod is in the form of a curved rod so that the transition rod section is higher than the inner rod section. A linkage part is arranged on the inner rod section for linkage with the switch device to move. The driving motor is arranged outside the support frame and connected with the outer rod section to drive the connecting rod to move. The water tank assembly of the embodiment of the application can effectively control the water tank to supply water to the water tank and avoid water leakage of the water tank by arranging the connecting rod of the driving assembly in the form of a curved rod and arranging the inner rod section directly in the water tank.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, in particular to a water tank assembly, a humidifying device and an air conditioner. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the prior art, in order to ensure that the water in the water tank can be delivered to the water tank in time when needed, an avoiding opening is usually arranged at the bottom of the water tank, and the output end of the driving assembly controls the opening and closing of the water tank drain port through the avoiding opening, so as to ensure that the water in the water tank can be delivered to the water tank through the drain port when needed.

[0003] However, part of the water in the water tank will be discharged from the avoiding opening through the above arrangement, which will cause the risk of water leakage in the water tank.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, more and more manufacturers choose to arrange a turn-up at the avoiding opening, but the turn-up cannot effectively solve the problem of water leakage in the water tank, and the turn-up will also hinder the movement of the water tank when the user takes the water tank, which will cause the water tank to be inconvenient to assemble and disassemble. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the first object of the present application is to provide a water tank assembly which can effectively control the water supply of the water tank to the water tank while avoiding water leakage in the water tank, and can also make the water tank convenient to take, thereby solving the technical problems of water leakage in the water tank and inconvenient to take the water tank in the prior art.

[0006] The second object of the present application is to provide a humidifying device having the above water tank assembly.

[0007] The third object of the present application is to provide an air conditioner having the above humidifying device.

[0008] The water tank assembly according to the embodiment of the present application comprises a support frame, a water tank and a driving assembly, wherein the support frame is formed with a water tank; the water tank is matched with the support frame and has a water outlet, and a switch device for controlling the opening and closing of the water outlet is arranged at the water outlet; when the water outlet is opened, the water tank is adapted to supply water to the water tank; the driving assembly comprises a connecting rod and a driving motor; the connecting rod comprises an inner rod segment located in the water tank, an outer rod segment located outside the support frame, and a transition rod segment passing through the support frame; the connecting rod is in the form of a curved rod so that the transition rod segment is higher than the inner rod segment; a linkage part for linking the movement of the switch device is arranged on the inner rod segment; and the driving motor is arranged outside the support frame and connected with the outer rod segment for driving the movement of the connecting rod.

[0009] According to the water tank assembly of the embodiment of the present application, by arranging the connecting rod of the driving assembly in the form of a curved rod and directly arranging the inner rod section of the connecting rod in the sink, the water tank can be effectively controlled to supply water to the sink, the opening in the bottom wall of the sink can be avoided, the phenomenon of water leakage of the sink can be avoided, the movement of the water tank can be avoided, the water tank can be conveniently assembled and disassembled, that is, the water tank assembly of the present application can not leak water, and the water tank is convenient to take.

[0010] According to the water tank assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the driving motor drives the connecting rod to rotate, the support frame is provided with a sliding groove extending along an arc, the sliding groove is higher than the inner rod section, the transition rod section is arranged in the sliding groove, and when the connecting rod rotates, the transition rod section slides along the sliding groove.

[0011] Optionally, the support frame has an avoiding opening, the avoiding opening is not lower than the sliding groove and communicates with the sliding groove, and the transition rod section is adapted to be matched in the sliding groove through the avoiding opening.

[0012] Optionally, the avoiding opening is located above the sliding groove and penetrates the top wall of the support frame, and the water tank assembly further comprises a limiting support, the limiting support is arranged on the support frame and shields the avoiding opening, and the water tank is arranged in the limiting support.

[0013] Optionally, the radial width H of the sliding groove satisfies 6mm≤H≤10mm.

[0014] According to the water tank assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the driving motor drives the connecting rod to rotate around the central axis of the outer rod section.

[0015] According to the water tank assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the outer rod section is lower than the transition rod section.

[0016] Optionally, the inner rod section and the outer rod section are arranged in the same height and coaxially.

[0017] According to the water tank assembly of some embodiments of the present application, the central axis of the inner rod section and the central axis of the transition rod section are coplanar on a central plane, the linkage part extends in the direction away from the central axis of the inner rod section, and the included angle a between the central axis of the linkage part and the central plane satisfies 30°≤a≤60°.

[0018] According to the water tank assembly of some embodiments of the present application, at least one of the inner rod section and the outer rod section is provided with a rotating column, the support frame is provided with a support groove matched with the rotating column, and the rotating column is rotatably matched in the support groove.

[0019] The humidifying device according to the embodiment of the present application comprises: a water tank assembly, which is the aforementioned water tank assembly; a humidifying piece, at least a part of the humidifying piece is arranged in a containing groove in the support frame and communicated with the water tank.

[0020] The humidifying device according to the embodiment of the present application can avoid water leakage of the water tank and facilitate the taking of the water tank, so as to facilitate the humidifying of the humidifying piece by the water in the water tank, ensure the humidifying piece to effectively humidify the air flowing therethrough, achieve the humidifying purpose, and improve the user experience.

[0021] The air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present application comprises: an air conditioner shell; a heat exchange component arranged in the air conditioner shell and comprising a heat exchange device and a blowing device for making air flow through the heat exchange device; and a fresh air module arranged in the air conditioner shell, the fresh air module comprising a fresh air air duct and a humidifying device for humidifying air flowing through the fresh air air duct, the humidifying device adopting the aforementioned water tank assembly for water supply.

[0022] The air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present application adopts the aforementioned humidifying device, so as to have the humidifying function and avoid water leakage, and improve the user experience.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following description, which is provided for by way of example of embodiments thereof. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

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

[0025] Figure 1 Structure diagram of the water tank assembly of some embodiments of the present application.

[0026] Figure 2 Sectional view of the water tank assembly of some embodiments of the present application.

[0027] Figure 3 Structure diagram of the support frame of some embodiments of the present application. Figure 2

[0028] Structure diagram of the support frame of some embodiments of the present application. Figure 4

[0029] Structure diagram of the support frame of some embodiments of the present application. Figure 5

[0030] Structure diagram of the support frame of some embodiments of the present application. Figure 6 ​

[0031] Figure 7 Front view of a connecting rod for some embodiments of the present application.

[0032] Figure 8 Left view of a connecting rod for some embodiments of the present application.

[0033] Figure 9 Another angle of a support frame for some embodiments of the present application.

[0034] Figure 10 Partial sectional view of a water tank assembly for some embodiments of the present application.

[0035] Figure 11 Sectional view of an air conditioner for some embodiments of the present application.

[0036] Reference signs:

[0037] 1000, air conditioner;

[0038] 100, humidifying device;

[0039] 10, water tank assembly;

[0040] 11, support frame;

[0041] 111, water groove; 112, sliding groove; 113, avoiding opening;

[0042] 114, supporting groove; 115, containing groove; 116, guiding groove;

[0043] 12, water tank; 121, water outlet;

[0044] 13, switch device; 131, water tank cover; 132, moving column; 133, sealing member; 134, resetting member;

[0045] 14, driving assembly;

[0046] 141, connecting rod;

[0047] 1411, inner rod segment; 1412, outer rod segment; 1413, transition rod segment;

[0048] 1414, linkage part; 1415, rotating column;

[0049] 142, driving motor;

[0050] 15, limiting support; 151, flange;

[0051] 20, humidifying member;

[0052] 200, air conditioner housing;

[0053] 300, heat exchanging component;

[0054] 400, fresh air module; 410, fresh air duct. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] Embodiments of the present application are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like or similar elements or components are denoted by the same or similar reference signs throughout the drawings. The embodiments described below by reference to the drawings are exemplary only, and are intended to explain the present application, and should not be understood as limiting the present application.

[0056] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0057] The water tank assembly 10 of the embodiments of the present application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0058] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the water tank assembly 10 according to the embodiments of the present application comprises a support frame 11, a water tank 12 and a driving assembly 14.

[0059] Among them, a water tank 111 is formed in the support frame 11. The water tank 111 is used to store water.

[0060] In some examples, part of the structure of the support frame 11 can be arranged to extend towards the direction away from the opening of the support frame 11, so as to form the water tank 111 in the support frame 11.

[0061] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the water tank 12 cooperates with the support frame 11 and has a water outlet 121. The water outlet 121 is used to realize the communication between the inside and outside of the water tank 12, on the one hand to ensure that the external water source can be delivered to the inside of the water tank 12 through the water outlet 121, so as to achieve the purpose of delivering water to the water tank 12; on the other hand, it can also ensure that the water in the water tank 12 can be discharged through the water outlet 121.

[0062] Of course, in other examples, the water outlet 121 can only have the function of draining water in the water tank 12, and a water inlet (not shown) can be separately provided on the water tank 12 to facilitate water delivery to the water tank 12.

[0063] The water tank 12 cooperates with the support frame 11, which means that the water tank 12 is arranged on the support frame 11, and the support frame 11 is used to support the water tank 12 to improve the position stability of the water tank 12.

[0064] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the water outlet 121 is provided with a switch device 13 for controlling the opening and closing of the water outlet 121. When the water outlet 121 is open, the water tank 12 is adapted to supply water to the sink 111; when the water outlet 121 is closed, the water tank 12 cannot supply water to the sink 111, so as to avoid the phenomenon of water overflow in the sink 111 due to too much water being carried.

[0065] As shown in Figure 3 , the drive assembly 14 includes a connecting rod 141 and a drive motor 142, the connecting rod 141 includes an inner rod section 1411, an outer rod section 1412 and a transition rod section 1413, the inner rod section 1411 is located in the sink 111, the outer rod section 1412 is located outside the support frame 11, and the transition rod section 1413 is arranged in the support frame 11.

[0066] As shown in Figure 3 , the connecting rod 141 is in the form of a curved rod so that the transition rod section 1413 is higher than the inner rod section 1411, and the inner rod section 1411 is provided with a linkage portion 1414 for linkage movement of the switch device 13. Thus, the switch device 13 can be controlled by the linkage portion 1414 to ensure that the switch device 13 can effectively control the opening and closing of the water outlet 121.

[0067] As shown in Figure 3 , the drive motor 142 is arranged outside the support frame 11 and connected to the outer rod section 1412, and the drive motor 142 is used to drive the connecting rod 141 to move.

[0068] From the above structure, it can be seen that the water tank assembly 10 of the embodiment of the present application can directly arrange the inner rod section 1411 of the connecting rod 141 in the sink 111, so that the linkage portion 1414 connected to the inner rod section 1411 can be arranged close to the switch device 13, thereby facilitating the movement of the switch device 13 by the linkage portion 1414.

[0069] Wherein, since the linkage part 1414 is arranged on the inner rod segment 1411, and the inner rod segment 1411 is arranged in the water tank 111, so that after assembly, the linkage part 1414 is also arranged directly in the water tank 111, so arranged, without opening a hole in the bottom of the water tank 111, on the one hand, can avoid the phenomenon of water leakage of the water tank 111; on the other hand, also can avoid the hole in the bottom of the water tank 111 to hinder the movement of the water tank 12 when assembling and disassembling the water tank 12, so as to make the water tank 12 easy to assemble and disassemble, so that after the water in the water tank 12 is used up, the user can replace a new water tank 12 or the user can add water to the water tank 12.

[0070] That is, by arranging the connecting rod 141 in the above structure, the water tank 111 can also be prevented from leaking water, and the difficulty of assembling and disassembling the water tank 12 can be reduced, and the user experience can be improved.

[0071] By arranging the outer rod segment 1412 of the connecting rod 141 outside the support frame 11, the driving motor 142 connected to the outer rod segment 1412 can be arranged outside the support frame 11, that is, by arranging the outer rod segment 1412, the driving motor 142 outside the support frame 11 can be connected to the outer rod segment 1412, so as to facilitate driving the connecting rod 141 to move by the driving motor 142.

[0072] Wherein, the driving motor 142 and the outer rod segment 1412 of the connecting rod 141 are arranged outside the support frame 11, which can ensure that the driving motor 142 can effectively drive the connecting rod 141 to move, and also can make the driving motor 142 away from the water tank 111, so as to avoid water in the water tank 111 splashing to the driving motor 142, thereby prolonging the service life of the driving motor 142, and also improving the electrical safety of the driving motor 142, thereby improving the electrical safety of the water tank assembly 10.

[0073] By arranging the transition rod segment 1413 of the connecting rod 141 through the support frame 11, it can ensure that the two ends of the transition rod segment 1413 can be connected to the inner rod segment 1411 and the outer rod segment 1412 respectively, so that when the driving motor 142 connected to the outer rod segment 1412 drives the outer rod segment 1412 to move, the outer rod segment 1412 can drive the inner rod segment 1411 in the water tank 111 to move through the transition rod segment 1413, and the inner rod segment 1411 moves and drives the linkage part 1414 to move, so as to realize the action of the switch device 13, thereby realizing the action of the switch device 13 by the driving motor 142, so as to control the opening and closing of the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12, thereby controlling whether the water tank 12 supplies water to the water tank 111.

[0074] In other words, this application mainly uses the drive component 14 and the switch device 13 to control the opening and closing of the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12, thereby controlling whether the water tank 12 supplies water to the water tank 111.

[0075] By setting the connecting rod 141 in the form of a curved rod, so that the transition rod section 1413 is higher than the inner rod section 1411, water leakage in the water tank 111 is prevented from occurring due to water flowing along the extension direction of the connecting rod 141.

[0076] Therefore, this application effectively prevents water leakage from the water tank 111 by directly setting the inner rod segment 1411 of the connecting rod 141 inside the water tank 111 and by setting the connecting rod 141 in the form of a curved rod, which in turn prevents water leakage from the water tank 111 during use and improves the user experience.

[0077] Understandably, compared to the prior art, this application directly places one end of the connecting rod 141 inside the water tank 111 and sets the connecting rod 141 in the form of a curved rod so that the transition rod section 1413 is higher than the inner rod section 1411. This avoids water leakage from the water tank 111 and also avoids the structure of the water tank 111 from hindering the movement of the water tank 12, thus making the installation and removal of the water tank 12 more convenient.

[0078] Optionally, the linkage 1414 and the inner rod segment 1411 are integrally formed. That is, the linkage 1414 is integrally formed on the inner rod segment 1411, so that the inner rod segment 1411 and the linkage 1414 are formed as a single piece. This improves the assembly efficiency of the inner rod segment 1411 and the linkage 1414, and also improves the connection strength between the inner rod segment 1411 and the linkage 1414. This ensures that the linkage 1414 can be stably connected to the inner rod segment 1411. In this way, when the inner rod segment 1411 moves, the inner rod segment 1411 can drive the linkage 1414 to move synchronously, thereby realizing the use of the linkage 1414 to drive the switch device 13 to move.

[0079] In some examples, such as Figure 3 As shown, the switching device 13 includes a water tank cover 131, a moving column 132, a sealing element 133, and a reset element 134. The water tank cover 131 is detachably connected to the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 to ensure that the switching device 13 can be set close to the water outlet 121, thereby facilitating the effective control of the opening and closing of the water outlet 121 using the switching device 13.

[0080] Optionally, such as Figure 3As shown, the moving column 132 is movably arranged in the water tank cover 131, one end of the moving column 132 is connected with the sealing member 133, and the linkage portion 1414 can drive the moving column 132 to move, wherein when the linkage portion 1414 drives the moving column 132 to move towards the inside of the water tank 12, the moving column 132 drives the sealing member 133 to move towards the direction away from the water outlet 121, so that the sealing member 133 is arranged in a spaced manner with the water outlet 121, at this time, the water in the inside of the water tank 12 can be delivered into the water tank 111 through the water outlet 121; when the linkage portion 1414 drives the moving column 132 to move towards the direction away from the inside of the water tank 12, the moving column 132 drives the sealing member 133 to move towards the direction close to the water outlet 121, so that the sealing member 133 can abut against the water outlet 121, at this time, the sealing member 133 is used to block the water outlet 121, so as to avoid the water in the inside of the water tank 12 to be delivered into the water tank 111 through the water outlet 121, thereby realizing the control of the opening and closing of the water outlet 121 by the switch device 13.

[0081] Optionally, as shown in Figure 3 As shown, the reset member 134 is sleeved on the moving column 132 and is used to always drive the moving column 132 to move towards the direction away from the inside of the water tank 12, so that when the linkage portion 1414 is not in contact with the moving column 132, the reset member 134 can drive the moving column 132 to move towards the direction away from the inside of the water tank 12, so that the sealing member 133 can abut against the water outlet 121, thereby avoiding the water in the inside of the water tank 12 to be delivered into the water tank 111 through the water outlet 121.

[0082] That is to say, when the switch device 13 needs to open the water outlet 121, it is mainly realized by the driving assembly 14, and when the switch device 13 needs to close the water outlet 121, it is mainly realized by the cooperation of the driving assembly 14 and the reset member 134.

[0083] Optionally, the reset member 134 can be a spring, which is sleeved on the moving column 132, so as to not only ensure that the reset member 134 can always drive the moving column 132 to move towards the direction away from the inside of the water tank 12, but also reduce the use cost of the reset member 134.

[0084] In the specific example, when the water outlet 121 needs to be opened, the driving motor 142 works and drives the linkage part 1414 to move towards the direction close to the switch device 13 through the outer rod segment 1412, the transition rod segment 1413 and the inner rod segment 1411 in sequence, and makes the linkage part 1414 abut against the switch device 13, so that the moving column 132 of the switch device 13 can move towards the inside of the water tank 12, thereby realizing the opening of the water outlet 121; when the water outlet 121 does not need to be opened, the driving motor 142 works and drives the linkage part 1414 to move towards the direction away from the switch device 13 through the outer rod segment 1412, the transition rod segment 1413 and the inner rod segment 1411 in sequence, so that the linkage part 1414 can be arranged apart from the switch device 13, at this time, the reset part 134 on the switch device 13 is used to drive the moving column 132 to move towards the direction away from the inside of the water tank 12, so that the sealing part 133 on the moving column 132 can abut against the water outlet 121, thereby realizing the closing of the water outlet 121.

[0085] Optionally, the linkage part 1414 can be formed into a rod-shaped structure or a columnar structure, so as to reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the linkage part 1414, and facilitate the driving of the linkage part 1414 to act.

[0086] Optionally, the driving motor 142 can be one of a rotary motor or a rotary screw rod, which drives the connecting rod 141 to move, so as to drive the switch device 13 to move.

[0087] In some embodiments of the present application, in combination with Figure 4 and Figure 1 As shown, the driving motor 142 drives the connecting rod 141 to rotate, the support frame 11 is provided with a sliding groove 112 extending along an arc, the sliding groove 112 is higher than the inner rod segment 1411, the transition rod segment 1413 is arranged in the sliding groove 112, and when the connecting rod 141 rotates, the transition rod segment 1413 slides along the sliding groove 112. The sliding groove 112 is mainly used for avoiding the transition rod segment 1413, so as to ensure that the transition rod segment 1413 can be arranged in the support frame 11, thereby realizing that the inner rod segment 1411 and the outer rod segment 1412 connected to the transition rod segment 1413 can be respectively located in the water tank 111 and outside the inner rod segment 1411 and the outer rod segment 1412.

[0088] Among them, the sliding groove 112 is arranged to extend along an arc, which can ensure that the transition rod segment 1413 can be arranged in the support frame 11, and can also ensure that when the driving motor 142 drives the outer rod segment 1412 of the connecting rod 141 to rotate, the outer rod segment 1412 can smoothly drive the transition rod segment 1413 to slide, thereby realizing the driving of the inner rod segment 1411 through the transition rod segment 1413, so as to ensure the action of the linkage part 1414.

[0089] It should be emphasized that the sliding groove 112 extending along the arc not only can avoid the transition rod segment 1413, but also can guide the sliding of the transition rod segment 1413 during the sliding of the transition rod segment 1413, so as to ensure that the transition rod segment 1413 can slide in the predetermined direction, thereby driving the linkage part 1414 to move in the predetermined direction, and ensuring that when the driving motor 142 drives the connecting rod 141 to rotate, the opening and closing of the water outlet 121 can be effectively controlled through the switch device 13.

[0090] In addition, the sliding groove 112 is arranged to be higher than the inner rod segment 1411. On the one hand, the sliding groove 112 can be arranged to be higher than the inner rod segment 1411 to ensure that the transition rod segment 1413 can be smoothly arranged in the sliding groove 112 in cooperation with the connecting rod 141 formed in the form of a curved rod. On the other hand, the sliding groove 112 can be arranged to be higher than the water level in the water tank 111 to prevent water in the water tank 111 from being discharged through the sliding groove 112, thereby further preventing the water tank 111 from leaking.

[0091] In some examples, the sliding groove 112 is arranged on the support frame 11 at a height greater than the highest water level in the water tank 111, that is, to ensure that the highest water level in the water tank 111 is always lower than the sliding groove 112, thereby preventing water in the water tank 111 from overflowing from the sliding groove 112.

[0092] Optionally, the radial width H of the sliding groove 112 satisfies 6mm≤H≤10mm. When the radial width of the sliding groove 112 is small, the transition rod segment 1413 cannot be arranged in the sliding groove 112, that is, the transition rod segment 1413 cannot be arranged in the support frame 11. When the radial width of the sliding groove 112 is large, on the one hand, the transition rod segment 1413 can shake along the radial direction of the sliding groove 112, thereby reducing the position stability of the transition rod segment 1413, so that the sliding groove 112 cannot effectively guide the sliding of the transition rod segment 1413. On the other hand, the user can insert a finger into the sliding groove 112 and accidentally touch the driving motor 142, thereby reducing the safety of the water tank assembly 10.

[0093] Therefore, the radial width H of the sliding groove 112 is arranged to satisfy 6mm≤H≤10mm, so as to ensure that the transition rod segment 1413 can be effectively arranged in the sliding groove 112, guide the sliding of the transition rod segment 1413, and improve the safety of the water tank assembly 10.

[0094] In some examples, the radial width H of the sliding groove 112 can be 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm or 10mm.

[0095] Of course, in other examples, the radial width H of the sliding groove 112 is not limited to satisfy: 6mm≤H≤10mm. The designer can selectively set the radial width of the sliding groove 112 according to the radial size of the transition rod segment 1413, as long as the transition rod segment 1413 can be effectively arranged in the sliding groove 112 and the sliding groove 112 can guide the sliding of the transition rod segment 1413.

[0096] Optionally, in combination with Figure 4 and Figure 4 As shown, the support frame 11 has an avoiding opening 113, the avoiding opening 113 is not lower than the sliding groove 112 and communicates with the sliding groove 112, and the transition rod segment 1413 is adapted to be matched in the sliding groove 112 through the avoiding opening 113. It can be understood that the avoiding opening 113 is used to realize the communication between the sliding groove 112 and the external space, to ensure that the transition rod segment 1413 can be matched in the sliding groove 112, and at the same time, by setting the avoiding opening 113, the transition rod segment 1413 in the sliding groove 112 can be taken out, thereby facilitating the user to replace or maintain the connecting rod 141, so as to reduce the difficulty of replacing or maintaining the connecting rod 141.

[0097] In addition, the avoiding opening 113 is set to be not lower than the sliding groove 112, and because the sliding groove 112 is higher than the inner rod segment 1411, the avoiding opening 113 can be higher than the inner rod segment 1411, that is, higher than the water level in the sink 111, to avoid the water in the sink 111 overflowing from the avoiding opening 113.

[0098] Optionally, as shown in Figure 1 , the avoiding opening 113 is located above the sliding groove 112 and the avoiding opening 113 penetrates the top wall of the support frame 11. While ensuring that the avoiding opening 113 realizes the communication between the sliding groove 112 and the external space, the avoiding opening 113 can also be set to be higher than the water level in the sink 111, thereby avoiding the water in the sink 111 overflowing from the avoiding opening 113, that is, avoiding the phenomenon of water leakage in the sink 111.

[0099] Optionally, as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 5 , the water tank assembly 10 further comprises a limiting support 15, the limiting support 15 is arranged on the support frame 11 and the limiting support 15 shields the avoiding opening 113, and the water tank 12 is arranged in the limiting support 15. By arranging the limiting support 15 on the support frame 11, the support frame 11 is used to support the limiting support 15 to improve the positional stability of the limiting support 15, so that when the water tank 12 is arranged in the limiting support 15, the limiting support 15 can limit the position of the water tank 12, to ensure the positional stability of the water tank 12, thereby ensuring that the water tank 12 can stably deliver water into the sink 111.

[0100] The limiting support 15 shields the avoiding opening 113, which avoids the user from directly observing the avoiding opening 113, improves the appearance of the water tank assembly 10, and avoids the user from inserting fingers into the avoiding opening 113 to accidentally touch the driving motor 142, and improves the safety of the water tank assembly 10.

[0101] Optionally, as shown in Figure 2 The limiting support 15 is provided with a flange 151 on the side facing the avoiding opening 113. When the limiting support 15 is arranged on the support frame 11, part of the bottom wall of the limiting support 15 abuts against the upper part of the avoiding opening 113, and the flange 151 shields the side of the avoiding opening 113, which further avoids the user from inserting fingers into the avoiding opening 113 to accidentally touch the driving motor 142.

[0102] In some examples, the limiting support 15 is detachably arranged on the support frame 11, which reduces the assembly difficulty of the limiting support 15 and the support frame 11, and makes the limiting support 15 convenient to assemble and disassemble.

[0103] In specific examples, when the water tank 12 needs to be replaced or water needs to be added into the water tank 12, the limiting support 15 can be first disassembled from the support frame 11, and then the water tank 12 is disassembled from the support frame 11. Correspondingly, when the water tank 12 needs to be assembled on the support frame 11, the water tank 12 is first arranged on the support frame 11, and then the limiting support 15 is arranged on the support frame 11, so that the water tank 12 can be arranged in the limiting support 15. The limiting support 15 protects the water tank 12, limits the position of the water tank 12, and shields the avoiding opening 113.

[0104] In some embodiments of the present application, the driving motor 142 drives the connecting rod 141 to rotate around the center axis of the outer rod segment 1412. In this way, the outer rod segment 1412 can drive the transition rod segment 1413 to slide along the sliding groove 112 in the process of rotating, and the transition rod segment 1413 drives the inner rod segment 1411 to rotate in the process of sliding along the sliding groove 112, so as to drive the linkage 1414 connected to the inner rod segment 1411 to act.

[0105] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 7 The outer rod segment 1412 is lower than the transition rod segment 1413. That is, the inner rod segment 1411 and the outer rod segment 1412 of the present application are both lower than the transition rod segment 1413. In this way, the driving motor 142 connected to the outer rod segment 1412 is arranged close to the bottom of the support frame 11, which facilitates the layout of the driving motor 142 and reduces the driving difficulty of the driving motor 142.

[0106] Optionally, as shown in Figure 6As shown, the inner rod segment 1411 and the outer rod segment 1412 are arranged in the same height and coaxially. The inner rod segment 1411 and the outer rod segment 1412 are coaxial, so that when the driving motor 142 drives the outer rod segment 1412 to rotate, the inner rod segment 1411 rotates synchronously, thereby driving the linkage 1414 on the inner rod segment 1411 to move.

[0107] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 8 and Figure 6 As shown, the central axis of the inner rod segment 1411 and the central axis of the transition rod segment 1413 are coplanar with the central plane, the linkage 1414 extends away from the central axis of the inner rod segment 1411, and the angle a between the central axis of the linkage 1414 and the central plane satisfies: 30°≤a≤60°. The linkage 1414 is arranged obliquely relative to the transition rod segment 1413, so that when the driving motor 142 drives the connecting rod 141 to rotate around the central axis of the outer rod segment 1412, the linkage 1414 rotates around the central axis of the inner rod segment 1411, so that the linkage 1414 moves towards the switch device 13, and drives the switch device 13 to move.

[0108] It should be noted that when the angle between the central axis of the linkage 1414 and the central plane is small, the linkage 1414 on the connecting rod 141 abuts on the switch device 13 after the driving motor 142 drives the connecting rod 141 to reset, which causes the switch device 13 to fail to reset, that is, the switch device 13 cannot be closed. When the angle between the central axis of the linkage 1414 and the central plane is large, the linkage 1414 on the connecting rod 141 cannot abut on the switch device 13 after the driving motor 142 drives the connecting rod 141 to rotate a certain distance, thereby increasing the driving difficulty of the driving motor 142.

[0109] Therefore, the angle a between the central axis of the linkage 1414 and the central plane is set to satisfy: 30°≤a≤60°, which ensures that the linkage 1414 on the connecting rod 141 can be arranged apart from the switch device 13 after the driving motor 142 drives the connecting rod 141 to reset, and also enables the driving motor 142 to contact the linkage 1414 on the connecting rod 141 with less driving force, thereby reducing the driving difficulty of the driving motor 142.

[0110] In some examples, the angle a between the central axis of the linkage 1414 and the central plane can be 30°, 40°, 45°, 50°, or 60°.

[0111] In some embodiments of the present application, as shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown in the drawings, at least one of the inner rod segment 1411 and the outer rod segment 1412 is provided with a rotating column 1415, and the support frame 11 is provided with a support groove 114 matched with the rotating column 1415, and the rotating column 1415 is rotatably matched in the support groove 114. The specific positional relationship of the rotating column 1415 matched in the support groove 114 can be referred to Figure 6 , and the support groove 114 and the rotating column 1415 are matched to increase the contact area of the connecting rod 141 and the support frame 11, thereby ensuring that the connecting rod 141 can stably act relative to the support frame 11. On the other hand, the support groove 114 can also limit the position of the rotating column 1415, so that when the inner rod segment 1411 and the outer rod segment 1412 rotate, the inner rod segment 1411 and the outer rod segment 1412 drive the rotating column 1415 to rotate in the support groove 114, and the support groove 114 is used to limit the rotating position of the rotating column 1415, thereby limiting the rotating position of the inner rod segment 1411 and the outer rod segment 1412, ensuring that the inner rod segment 1411 and the outer rod segment 1412 can rotate in a predetermined direction, that is, ensuring that the linkage part 1414 can act in a predetermined direction, and ensuring that the linkage part 1414 can accurately drive the switch device 13 to move.

[0112] Optionally, as shown in Figure 7 and Figure 9 , the inner rod segment 1411 and the outer rod segment 1412 are both provided with a rotating column 1415, and the support frame 11 is provided with two support grooves 114 matched with the two rotating columns 1415, respectively. The two rotating columns 1415 and the two support grooves 114 are matched to further increase the contact area of the connecting rod 141 and the support frame 11, ensure the positional stability of the connecting rod 141, and enable the inner rod segment 1411 and the outer rod segment 1412 to rotate in a predetermined direction.

[0113] It should be noted that by providing the rotating column 1415 and the support groove 114, during the assembly of the connecting rod 141 and the support frame 11, the transition rod segment 1413 of the connecting rod 141 can be first assembled in the sliding groove 112 through the avoiding opening 113, then the relative positions of the connecting rod 141 and the support frame 11 are adjusted to enable the rotating column 1415 on the connecting rod 141 to be arranged opposite to the support groove 114 on the support frame 11, and finally the connecting rod 141 is pushed to limit the rotating column 1415 in the support groove 114, thereby realizing the assembly of the connecting rod 141 and the support frame 11.

[0114] It can also be understood that the provision of the rotating column 1415 and the support groove 114 also facilitates the assembly of the connecting rod 141 and the support frame 11, and reduces the assembly difficulty of the connecting rod 141 and the support frame 11.

[0115] Optionally, as shown in Figure 11As shown, the support frame 11 is further provided with a guide groove 116 at a position opposite to the support groove 114, and the top of the guide groove 116 is open. During the assembly of the connecting rod 141 and the support frame 11, the transition rod section 1413 of the connecting rod 141 can be first assembled in the sliding groove 112 through the avoiding opening 113, and then the relative position of the connecting rod 141 and the support frame 11 is adjusted so that the rotating column 1415 on the connecting rod 141 can abut on the guide groove 116, and then the connecting rod 141 is pushed along the extension direction of the guide groove 116 to limit the rotating column 1415 in the support groove 114, thereby further reducing the assembly difficulty of the connecting rod 141 and the support frame 11.

[0116] The humidifying device 100 according to an embodiment of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0117] As shown in the drawings, Figure 11 The humidifying device 100 according to an embodiment of the present application comprises a water tank assembly 10 and a humidifying member 20.

[0118] The water tank assembly 10 is the aforementioned water tank assembly 10.

[0119] As shown in the drawings, Figure 11 The support frame 11 is formed with a containing groove 115 which is in communication with the water groove 111, and at least part of the humidifying member 20 is arranged in the containing groove 115. Thus, when the water tank 12 is used to deliver water into the water groove 111, part of the water in the water groove 111 can flow into the containing groove 115, and since at least part of the humidifying member 20 is arranged in the containing groove 115, the water in the containing groove 115 can wet the humidifying member 20, so as to ensure that the humidifying member 20 can effectively humidify the air flowing therethrough, thereby enabling the humidifying device 100 to have the function of humidifying air.

[0120] From the above structure, it can be seen that the humidifying device 100 according to an embodiment of the present application adopts the aforementioned water tank assembly 10 to avoid water leakage of the water groove 111, so that the water in the water groove 111 can smoothly flow into the containing groove 115 to wet the humidifying member 20, thereby ensuring the humidifying effect of the humidifying member 20 and improving the humidifying effect of the humidifying device 100.

[0121] Meanwhile, the aforementioned water tank assembly 10 can also make it more convenient to take the water tank 12, thereby reducing the assembly and disassembly difficulty of the water tank 12 and improving the assembly and disassembly efficiency, and improving the user experience.

[0122] Optionally, the part of the structure that is spaced apart from the water groove 111 can be arranged to extend towards the opening direction away from the support frame 11, so as to form the containing groove 115 in the support frame 11, which can not only ensure that the humidifying member 20 can be effectively wetted, but also can support the humidifying member 20 to improve the position stability of the humidifying member 20.

[0123] Optionally, a connecting passage (not shown in the figure) is arranged between the accommodating groove 115 and the water tank 111, and the two ends of the connecting passage are communicated with the accommodating groove 115 and the water tank 111 respectively, so that the accommodating groove 115 is communicated with the water tank 111, thereby ensuring that the water in the water tank 111 can flow into the accommodating groove 115 smoothly.

[0124] Optionally, the humidifying member 20 can be made of a humidifying film or humidifying cotton, so as to ensure that the humidifying member 20 can effectively absorb the water in the accommodating groove 115, thereby ensuring that the humidifying member 20 can effectively humidify the airflow.

[0125] The air conditioner 1000 according to the embodiment of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0126] As shown in the figure, the air conditioner 1000 according to the embodiment of the present application comprises an air conditioner shell 200, a heat exchange component 300 and a fresh air module 400. Figure 11 As shown in the figure, the heat exchange component 300 is arranged in the air conditioner shell 200, and the heat exchange component 300 comprises a heat exchange device and an air supply device for making the airflow flow through the heat exchange device. When the air conditioner 1000 is used, the air supply device is used to drive the external airflow to enter the air conditioner shell 200 and exchange heat with the heat exchange device in the air conditioner shell 200, and the airflow after heat exchange is discharged to the outside of the air conditioner shell 200, so that the air conditioner 1000 according to the present application has the function of adjusting the air temperature.

[0127] Figure 11 As shown in the figure, the fresh air module 400 is arranged in the air conditioner shell 200, and the fresh air module 400 comprises a fresh air duct 410 and a humidifying device 100 for humidifying the airflow flowing through the fresh air duct 410, and the humidifying device 100 is supplied with water by the water tank assembly 10 described above. In this way, when the fresh air module 400 enters the fresh air, the fresh air enters the fresh air duct 410 and is humidified by the humidifying device 100, so that the air conditioner 1000 according to the present application has the function of humidifying.

[0128] As shown in the figure, the fresh air module 400 is arranged in the air conditioner shell 200, and the fresh air module 400 comprises a fresh air duct 410 and a humidifying device 100 for humidifying the airflow flowing through the fresh air duct 410, and the humidifying device 100 is supplied with water by the water tank assembly 10 described above. In this way, when the fresh air module 400 enters the fresh air, the fresh air enters the fresh air duct 410 and is humidified by the humidifying device 100, so that the air conditioner 1000 according to the present application has the function of humidifying. Figure 1-10 As can be seen from the above structure, the air conditioner 1000 according to the embodiment of the present application, by supplying the humidifying device 100 with water by the water tank assembly 10 described above, can not only avoid the water tank assembly 10 from leaking, but also reduce the difficulty of assembling and disassembling the water tank assembly 10, thereby avoiding the problem of the air conditioner 1000 leaking, and also reducing the difficulty of assembling and disassembling the air conditioner 1000.

[0129] The air conditioner 1000 according to the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the air conditioner 1000 here can be a wall-mounted air conditioner or a floor-standing air conditioner.

[0130] As shown in the figure, the fresh air module 400 is arranged in the air conditioner shell 200, and the fresh air module 400 comprises a fresh air duct 410 and a humidifying device 100 for humidifying the airflow flowing through the fresh air duct 410, and the humidifying device 100 is supplied with water by the water tank assembly 10 described above. In this way, when the fresh air module 400 enters the fresh air, the fresh air enters the fresh air duct 410 and is humidified by the humidifying device 100, so that the air conditioner 1000 according to the present application has the function of humidifying.

[0131] Figure 1 ​​As shown, the air conditioner 1000 includes an air conditioner housing 200, a heat exchange component 300, and a fresh air module 400, both of which are disposed within the air conditioner housing 200.

[0132] The fresh air module 400 includes a fresh air duct 410 and a humidifier 100, which is used to humidify the airflow passing through the fresh air duct 410.

[0133] The humidifying device 100 includes a water tank assembly 10 and a humidifying component 20. The water tank assembly 10 includes a support frame 11, a water tank 12, a switching device 13, a drive assembly 14, and a limiting bracket 15. A water trough 111 and a receiving trough 115 are formed in the support frame 11. The water trough 111 and the receiving trough 115 are connected. The water tank 12 is disposed in the water trough 111. At least a portion of the humidifying component 20 is disposed in the receiving trough 115. The water tank 12 has a water outlet 121. A switching device 13 for controlling the opening and closing of the water outlet 121 is provided at the water outlet 121. When the water outlet 121 is opened, the water tank 12 is adapted to supply water to the water trough 111.

[0134] like Figure 4 As shown, the drive assembly 14 includes a connecting rod 141 and a drive motor 142. The connecting rod 141 is in the form of a curved rod and includes an inner rod section 1411, an outer rod section 1412 and a transition rod section 1413. The inner rod section 1411 is located inside the water tank 111, and the outer rod section 1412 is located outside the support frame 11. The inner rod section 1411 and the outer rod section 1412 are of the same height and coaxially arranged. Both the inner rod section 1411 and the outer rod section 1412 are provided with rotating columns 1415. The support frame 11 is provided with a support groove 114 that cooperates with the rotating columns 1415. The rotating columns 1415 are rotatably fitted into the support groove 114.

[0135] The support frame 11 is provided with a sliding groove 112 extending along an arc. The transition rod segment 1413 passes through the sliding groove 112 so that the transition rod segment 1413 can pass through the support frame 11. Both the transition rod segment 1413 and the sliding groove 112 are higher than the inner rod segment 1411. The inner rod segment 1411 is provided with a linkage part 1414. The central axis of the inner rod segment 1411 and the central axis of the transition rod segment 1413 are coplanar in the central plane. The linkage part 1414 extends in a direction away from the central axis of the inner rod segment 1411, and the angle between the central axis of the linkage part 1414 and the central plane is 45°.

[0136] The drive motor 142 is located outside the support frame 11 and connected to the outer rod section 1412. The drive motor 142 is used to drive the connecting rod 141 to rotate. When the connecting rod 141 rotates, the transition rod section 1413 slides along the sliding groove 112 to drive the inner rod section 1411 to rotate, thereby driving the linkage part 1414 on the inner rod section 1411. The linkage part 1414 is used to link the movement of the switch device 13.

[0137] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the support frame 11 has a clearance opening 113, which is located above the sliding groove 112 and penetrates the top wall of the support frame 11 to communicate with the sliding groove 112. The transition rod section 1413 is adapted to fit into the sliding groove 112 through the clearance opening 113.

[0138] like ​ and ​ As shown, the limiting bracket 15 is mounted on the support frame 11 and the limiting bracket 15 blocks and avoids the opening 113, and the water tank 12 is located inside the limiting bracket 15.

[0139] 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.

[0140] The humidification principles of other components of the water tank assembly 10, humidification device 100, and air conditioner 1000 according to embodiments of the present invention, such as the humidification element 20, are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0141] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "embodiment," "example," 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, 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.

[0142] 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 water tank assembly, characterized in that, include: A support frame, wherein a water tank is formed within the support frame; A water tank, which cooperates with the support frame and has a water outlet, is provided with a switch device for controlling the opening and closing of the water outlet. When the water outlet is open, the water tank is adapted to supply water to the water tank. A drive assembly includes a connecting rod and a drive motor. The connecting rod includes an inner rod section located inside the water tank, an outer rod section located outside the support frame, and a transition rod section passing through the support frame. The connecting rod is in the form of a curved rod so that the transition rod section is higher than the inner rod section. The inner rod section is provided with a linkage part for linking the movement of the switching device. The drive motor is located outside the support frame and connected to the outer rod section for driving the movement of the connecting rod. The drive motor drives the connecting rod to rotate. The support frame is provided with a sliding groove extending along an arc. The sliding groove is higher than the inner rod section. The transition rod section passes through the sliding groove, and when the connecting rod rotates, the transition rod section slides along the sliding groove. At least one of the inner rod segment and the outer rod segment is provided with a rotating column, and the support frame is provided with a support groove that cooperates with the rotating column, and the rotating column is rotatably fitted into the support groove; The support frame has an clearance opening, which is not lower than the sliding groove and communicates with the sliding groove. The transition rod segment is adapted to fit into the sliding groove through the clearance opening.

2. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clearance opening is located above the sliding groove and penetrates the top wall of the support frame. The water tank assembly also includes: A limiting bracket is provided on the support frame and covers the clearance opening, and the water tank is provided inside the limiting bracket.

3. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The radial width H of the sliding groove satisfies: 6mm ≤ H ≤ 10mm.

4. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive motor drives the connecting rod to rotate around the central axis of the outer rod segment.

5. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer rod section is lower than the transition rod section.

6. The water tank assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner rod segment and the outer rod segment are of equal height and coaxially arranged.

7. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central axis of the inner rod segment and the central axis of the transition rod segment are coplanar in the central plane. The linkage extends in a direction away from the central axis of the inner rod segment, and the angle α between the central axis of the linkage and the central plane satisfies: 30°≤a≤60°.

8. A humidifying device, characterized in that, include: Water tank assembly, wherein the water tank assembly is the water tank assembly according to any one of claims 1-7; The humidifier has a receiving groove formed in the support frame that communicates with the water tank, and at least a portion of the humidifier is disposed in the receiving groove.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Air conditioner housing; A heat exchange component, wherein the heat exchange component is disposed within the air conditioner housing, and includes a heat exchange device and an air supply device for causing airflow to pass through the heat exchange device; The fresh air module is disposed inside the air conditioner housing. The fresh air module includes a fresh air duct and a humidification device for humidifying the airflow passing through the fresh air duct. The humidification device is supplied with water using a water tank assembly according to any one of claims 1-7.

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