Air treatment module and air conditioner

Abstract

This invention discloses an air handling module and an air conditioner having the same. The air handling module includes a housing, a door, and a water tank. A first air duct is defined within the housing, and a humidifying component is located within the first air duct. The housing has an open opening communicating with the first air duct. The lower end of the door is rotatably mounted on the housing to open or close the open opening. The water tank is detachably mounted on the door and rotates synchronously with the door. When the door is closed, the water tank is located inside the door and supplies water to the humidifying component. According to the air handling module of this invention, the water tank is detachably mounted on the door and rotates synchronously with the door. When the door is closed, the water tank is located inside the door and supplies water to the humidifying component. This allows the user to directly touch the water tank on the door, facilitating its removal, filling, cleaning, or replacement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air handling equipment, and more particularly to an air handling module and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Air handling units utilize humidification components to regulate indoor humidity. However, existing air handling modules suffer from the inconvenience of adding water to the humidification components, negatively impacting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes an air handling module, wherein the humidification component of the air handling module is easy to add water.

[0004] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner, which includes the air handling module described above.

[0005] An air handling module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing defining a first air duct within the housing, a humidifying component within the first air duct, and an opening communicating with the first air duct; a door, the lower end of which is rotatably disposed on the housing to open or close the opening; and a water tank detachably disposed on the door and rotating synchronously with the door, wherein when the door closes the opening, the water tank is located inside the door, and the water tank is used to supply water to the humidifying component.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the air handling module of the present invention, a first air duct is defined within the housing, and a humidifying component is provided within the first air duct. The housing has an opening communicating with the first air duct. The lower end of a door is rotatably mounted on the housing to open or close the opening. A water tank is detachably mounted on the door and rotates synchronously with the door. When the door closes the opening, the water tank is located inside the door and supplies water to the humidifying component. When the door rotates to open the opening, the water tank rotates synchronously with the door and moves out of the housing, allowing the user to directly touch the water tank on the door. This facilitates the removal of the water tank, making it easy to add water, clean, or replace it, avoiding problems such as water accumulation in the tank leading to odors or bacterial growth. Furthermore, removing the water tank from the door is more convenient than removing it from the housing, improving the user experience.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, the inner side of the door is provided with a stop plate, there are two stop plates and they are respectively located on both sides of the width direction of the door, and the water tank is located between the two stop plates.

[0008] In some embodiments of the invention, the ends of the two stop plates away from the door body have limiting plates extending toward each other, and the water tank is located between the limiting plates and the door body.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, at least one of the two opposing walls of the first air duct is provided with a sliding groove, and at least one of the surfaces of the two stop plates away from each other is provided with a first limiting buckle that cooperates with the sliding groove. The first limiting buckle is slidably disposed in the sliding groove. When the door is opened to its maximum position, the first limiting buckle abuts against the end of the sliding groove near the opening.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the end face of the slide near the opening has a first stop portion extending toward the direction away from the opening, and the free end of the first limit buckle has a second stop portion extending toward the door body. When the door body is opened to the maximum position, the second stop portion is stacked with the first stop portion and the second stop portion is located on the side of the first stop portion away from the water tank.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, at least one of the two opposing walls of the first air duct has a stop protrusion, and at least one of the surfaces of the two stop plates away from each other has a second limiting buckle that cooperates with the stop protrusion. When the door is closed at the open position, the second limiting buckle is located on the side of the stop protrusion away from the door and the second limiting buckle abuts against the stop protrusion.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the two opposing walls of the first air duct also have extensions, which are connected to the stop protrusion.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, a base plate is provided on the inner side of the door, and the bottom of the water tank is supported on the base plate.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the housing has a mounting base with a mounting hole, the door body has a pivot that mates with the mounting hole, and the mounting hole has a mounting notch for mounting the pivot.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole is an arc surface, the width of the mounting notch is smaller than the diameter of the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole, the outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft includes two opposing planes and two opposing arc surfaces located between the two planes, the distance between the two planes is smaller than the width of the mounting notch, and the diameter of the cylinder containing the two arc surfaces is larger than the width of the mounting notch.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, when the door is opened to a horizontal position, the pivot is adapted to disengage from the mounting notch.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom of the water tank has a water spout, the humidifying component is disposed at the bottom of the water tank, and the humidifying component has a clearance notch for avoiding the water spout.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first air duct has a purification component.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, the housing is provided with an air inlet, which is connected to the indoor environment or the outdoor environment.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present invention, it further includes: a first panel, the first panel being disposed on the front side of the housing, and the door being located inside the first panel.

[0021] 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.

[0022] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing, wherein a second air duct is defined within the housing; a heat exchange component disposed within the second air duct; and the aforementioned air handling module, wherein the housing is connected to the housing.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention, an air handling module is provided. A first air duct is defined within the housing, and a humidifying component is located within the first air duct. The housing has an opening communicating with the first air duct. The lower end of a door is rotatably mounted on the housing to open or close the opening. A water tank is detachably mounted on the door and rotates synchronously with the door. When the door is closed, the water tank is located inside the door and supplies water to the humidifying component. When the door rotates to open the opening, the water tank rotates synchronously with the door and moves out of the housing, allowing the user to directly touch the water tank on the door. This facilitates the removal of the water tank, making it easy to add water, clean, or replace it. It avoids problems such as water accumulation in the tank leading to odors or bacterial growth due to the inability to remove the water tank. Furthermore, removing the water tank from the door is more convenient than removing it from the housing, improving the user experience.

[0024] In some embodiments of the present invention, a second panel is further included, which is connected to the housing. Attached Figure Description

[0025] 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:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the first panel is not shown;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein a portion of the housing is not shown;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a side view of the open opening of the door of the air handling module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the open opening of the door of the air handling module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a front view of the closed opening of the door of the air handling module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of an air handling module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0034] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;

[0035] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the door body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view at point C;

[0037] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of the open opening of the door of the air handling module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view at point D;

[0039] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional view of the closed and open opening of the door of the air handling module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 Enlarged view at point E in the middle;

[0041] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view of the air handling module according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the water nozzle is located within the mounting notch;

[0042] Figure 17 This is a cross-sectional view of the air handling module according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the water nozzle is located outside the mounting notch.

[0043] Figure label:

[0044] 1000. Air conditioner;

[0045] 100. Air handling module;

[0046] 1. Housing; 11. First air duct; 111. Humidifying component; 1111. Circumvention notch; 112. Purification component; 12. Opening; 13. Slide groove; 131. First stop; 14. Stop protrusion; 15. Extension; 16. Mounting base; 161. Mounting hole; 1611. Mounting notch; 17. Air inlet;

[0047] 2. Door body; 21. Stop plate; 211. Limiting plate; 212. First limiting buckle; 2121. Second stop part; 213. Second limiting buckle; 22. Base plate; 23. Rotating shaft; 231. Flat surface; 232. Curved surface;

[0048] 3. Water tank; 31. Water tap;

[0049] 4. First panel;

[0050] 200. Second panel;

[0051] 300. Outer shell. Detailed Implementation

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] An air handling module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0056] like Figures 4-7 As shown, an air handling module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing 1, a door 2, and a water tank 3. The housing 1 defines a first air duct 11, which contains a humidifying component 111. The water tank 3 supplies water to the humidifying component 111. It is understood that the air inlet 17 of the air handling module 100 is connected to the space in which it is located. Since the water tank 3 supplies water to the humidifying component 111, the humidifying component 111 can humidify the air flowing through it. Therefore, air can enter the first air duct 11 through the air inlet 17, be humidified by the humidifying component 111, and then flow out, thereby achieving humidity regulation of the space where the air handling module 100 is located.

[0057] The housing 1 has an open opening 12 communicating with the first air duct 11. The lower end of the door 2 is rotatably mounted on the housing 1 to open or close the open opening 12. The water tank 3 is detachably mounted on the door 2 and rotates synchronously with the door 2. When the door 2 closes the open opening 12, the water tank 3 is located inside the door 2. It can be understood that when the door 2 rotates to open the open opening 12, the water tank 3 rotates synchronously with the door 2 and moves out of the housing 1, so that the user can directly touch the water tank 3 on the door 2, making it convenient to remove the water tank 3, fill it with water, and clean or replace it. This avoids the problem of water accumulating in the water tank 3 for a long time, causing odors or bacterial growth, and thus prevents the airflow after humidification by the air handling module 100 from flowing out and affecting the user's health. Meanwhile, compared to existing technologies where users have to open the door and then remove the water tank from the housing, the water tank 3 of this invention is detachably mounted on the door 2 and rotates synchronously with the door 2. Therefore, when the user needs to remove the water tank 3, they only need to rotate the door 2 and then remove the water tank 3 from the door 2. This method of removing the water tank 3 is more convenient and improves the user experience. Furthermore, removing the water tank 3 does not expose the humidification component 111, purification component 112, or fresh air component, enhancing the appearance integrity of the air handling module 100.

[0058] It should be noted that the air handling module 100 of the present invention can be applied to air handling equipment, such as an air conditioner 1000, etc. The air conditioner 1000 can be a wall-mounted air conditioner, a floor-standing air conditioner, a portable air conditioner, or a ceiling-mounted air conditioner, etc. For example, when the air handling module 100 is applied to a floor-standing air conditioner, the water tank 3 supplies water to the humidifying component 111. The humidifying component 111 can adopt a water curtain structure, a wet film structure, a spray structure, or ultrasonic humidification to humidify the air flowing through it, thereby achieving humidity regulation of the space where the air conditioner 1000 is located.

[0059] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air handling module 100 has a first air duct 11 defined inside the housing 1, and a humidifying component 111 inside the first air duct 11. The housing 1 has an opening 12 communicating with the first air duct 11. The lower end of the door 2 is rotatably disposed on the housing 1 to open or close the opening 12. A water tank 3 is detachably disposed on the door 2 and rotates synchronously with the door 2. When the door 2 closes the opening 12, the water tank 3 is located inside the door 2. The water tank 3 is used to supply water to the humidifying component 111. When the door 2 rotates to open the opening 12, the water tank 3 rotates synchronously with the door 2 and moves out of the housing 1, so that the user can directly touch the water tank 3 on the door 2, making it convenient to remove the water tank 3, to add water to the water tank 3, and to clean or replace the water tank 3. This avoids problems such as long-term accumulation of water in the water tank 3, which can cause odors or bacterial growth, due to the inability to remove the water tank 3. Meanwhile, it is more convenient for users to remove the water tank 3 from the door 2 than from the shell 1, thus improving the user experience.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 10 As shown, two stop plates 21 are provided on the inner side of the door body 2, located on opposite sides of the door body 2 in the width direction. The water tank 3 is located between the two stop plates 21. It can be understood that, since the water tank 3 is located on the inner side of the door body 2, the two stop plates 21 limit the water tank 3 in the width direction of the door body 2, preventing the water tank 3 from shaking when rotating synchronously with the door body 2. This prevents the water tank 3 from causing the door body 2 to fail to close the opening 12 when it rotates, improving the user experience. Simultaneously, the two stop plates 21 also prevent the water tank 3 from falling off, further improving the reliability of the air handling module 100.

[0061] Furthermore, the stop plate 21 and the door body 2 are integrally formed, which further enhances the overall structural strength of the door body 2.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 10 As shown, the ends of the two stop plates 21 furthest from the door body 2 have limiting plates 211 extending toward each other, with the water tank 3 located between the limiting plates 211 and the door body 2. The limiting plates 211 limit the water tank 3 along the length of the stop plates 21, preventing it from shaking when rotating synchronously with the door body 2. Especially during the process of the door body 2 rotating to close the opening 12, the limiting plates 211 prevent the water tank 3 from falling, improving the reliability of the air handling module 100 and the user experience. Furthermore, since the door body 2 has stop plates 21 on its inner side, the two stop plates 21 and the two limiting plates 211 limit the water tank 3 both along the width and length of the door body 2, further ensuring the reliability of the air handling module 100.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, at least one of the two opposing walls of the first air duct 11 is provided with a groove 13, and at least one of the surfaces of the two stop plates 21 that are far from each other is provided with a first limiting buckle 212 that cooperates with the groove 13. The first limiting buckle 212 is slidably disposed in the groove 13. When the door 2 is in its maximum open position, the first limiting buckle 212 abuts against the end of the groove 13 near the opening 12. It can be understood that when the door 2 rotates to open the opening 12, it drives the stop plate 21 to move towards the outside of the housing 1, and the first limiting buckle 212 slides in the groove 13 towards the opening 12, so as to realize that the door 2 rotates to open the opening 12. When the first limiting buckle 212 abuts against the end of the groove 13 near the opening 12, the door 2 is opened to its maximum position (e.g., Figure 12 and Figure 13(As shown); when the door 2 rotates to close the opening 12, the first limit buckle 212 slides in the slide groove 13 in a direction away from the opening 12, thereby driving the stop plate 21 to move towards the housing 1, so as to realize that the door 2 rotates in the opposite direction to close the opening 12 (as shown); Figure 14 and Figure 15 (As shown).

[0064] Furthermore, each of the two opposing walls of the first air duct 11 is provided with a sliding groove 13, and each of the two stop plates 21, on its surfaces away from each other, is provided with a first limiting buckle 212 that cooperates with the sliding groove 13. The two first limiting buckles 212 can slide within the corresponding sliding groove 13. This arrangement further ensures the reliability of the door body 2 rotating to open or close the opening 12.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the end face of the slide 13 near the opening 12 has a first stop portion 131 extending in a direction away from the opening 12, and the free end of the first limit buckle 212 has a second stop portion 2121 extending towards the door body 2. When the door body 2 is opened to the maximum position, the second stop portion 2121 is stacked with the first stop portion 131 and the second stop portion 2121 is located on the side of the first stop portion 131 away from the water tank 3. Understandably, when the door 2 rotates to open the opening 12, the first limit buckle 212 slides in the slide groove 13 in a direction away from the housing 1. When the first limit buckle 212 slides to the point where the second stop part 2121 of the first limit buckle 212 and the second stop part 2121 of the slide groove 13 overlap, the door 2 opens the opening 12 to the maximum angle. The first stop part 131 and the second stop part 2121 cooperate to achieve the limiting effect of the second stop part 2121 on the first limit buckle 212, thereby preventing the door 2 from falling when the user opens the door 2, and further improving the reliability of the air handling module 100.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, at least one of the two opposing wall surfaces of the first air duct 11 has a stop protrusion 14, and at least one of the surfaces of the two stop plates 21 that are away from each other has a second limiting buckle 213 that cooperates with the stop protrusion 14. When the door 2 is closed at the open opening 12, the second limiting buckle 213 is located on the side of the stop protrusion 14 away from the door 2 and the second limiting buckle 213 abuts against the stop protrusion 14 (e.g., Figure 14 and Figure 15(As shown). Understandably, when the door 2 rotates to open the opening 12, the first limiting buckle 212 slides in the groove 13 toward the opening 12. Driven by the stop plate 21 moving toward the outside of the housing 1, the second limiting buckle 213 located on the side of the stop protrusion 14 away from the door 2 presses against the stop protrusion 14, so that the second limiting buckle 213 is located on the side of the stop protrusion 14 closer to the door 2. When the door 2 rotates to close the opening 12, the first limiting buckle 212 slides in the groove 13 toward the direction away from the opening 12. Driven by the stop plate 21 moving toward the inside of the housing 1, the second limiting buckle 213 located on the side of the stop protrusion 14 closer to the door 2 presses against the stop protrusion 14, so that the second limiting buckle 213 is located on the side of the stop protrusion 14 closer to the door 2. At this time, the stop protrusion 14 plays a limiting role on the second limiting buckle 213, further ensuring the reliability of the door 2 when the opening 12 is closed.

[0067] It should be noted that when the second limit buckle 213 presses against the stop protrusion 14 during the process of opening or closing the door 2, the stop protrusion 14 and / or the stop plate 21 will undergo a certain elastic deformation, thereby realizing the opening or closing of the door 2.

[0068] Furthermore, each of the two opposing walls of the first air duct 11 is provided with a stop protrusion 14, and each of the two stop plates 21, on its surface away from each other, is provided with a second limiting buckle 213 that cooperates with the stop protrusion 14. The two second limiting buckles 213 can press the corresponding stop protrusion 14 when the door 2 opens or closes the opening 12. This arrangement further ensures the limiting effect of the stop protrusion 14 on the second limiting buckle 213.

[0069] Furthermore, the stop protrusion 14 is provided on the housing 1, and the stop protrusion 14 and the housing 1 are integrally formed. This arrangement further enhances the structural strength of the stop protrusion 14, avoids the stop protrusion 14 from falling off due to repeated opening and closing of the door body 2 squeezing it, and improves the reliability of the air handling module 100.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 As shown, the two opposing walls of the first air duct 11 also have extensions 15, which are connected to the stop protrusion 14. The extensions 15 strengthen the structure of the stop protrusion 14, preventing it from falling off due to repeated opening and closing of the door 2 and thus improving the reliability of the air handling module 100. Furthermore, the extensions 15 and the stop protrusion 14 are integrally formed, further enhancing the structural strength of the stop protrusion 14.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 10As shown, a base plate 22 is also provided on the inner side of the door body 2, and the bottom of the water tank 3 is supported on the base plate 22. It can be understood that since the water tank 3 is located on the inner side of the door body 2, by providing a base plate 22 to support the water tank 3 on the inner side of the door body 2, the water tank 3 can be limited in height at the door body 2, preventing the water tank 3 from falling when rotating synchronously with the door body 2, improving the user experience, and ensuring the reliability of the air handling module 100.

[0072] Furthermore, the inner side of the door body 2 is provided with a stop plate 21. There are two stop plates 21, which are located on both sides of the width direction of the door body 2. The ends of the two stop plates 21 that are away from the door body 2 have limiting plates 211 that extend toward each other. The water tank 3 is located between the limiting plate 211 and the door body 2. Through the setting of the stop plate 21, the limiting plate 211 and the bottom plate 22, the water tank 3 can be limited in the width direction of the door body 2, the length direction of the stop plate 21 and the height of the door body 2, so as to further prevent the water tank 3 from falling when it rotates synchronously with the door body 2.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 12 As shown, the housing 1 has a mounting base 16 with a mounting hole 161, and the door body 2 has a rotating shaft 23 that mates with the mounting hole 161. The mounting hole 161 has a mounting notch 1611 for mounting the rotating shaft 23. It is understood that this arrangement allows the rotating shaft 23 to rotate within the mounting hole 161, thereby enabling the door body 2 to rotate to open or close the opening 12. Specifically, when the rotating shaft 23 rotates clockwise within the mounting hole 161, the door body 2 rotates to open the opening 12; when the rotating shaft 23 rotates counterclockwise within the mounting hole 161, the door body 2 rotates to close the opening 12.

[0074] It should be noted that, Figure 7 The illustration shows two mounting bases 16 for illustrative purposes, but those skilled in the art, upon reading the following technical solution, will clearly understand that applying this solution to a technical solution with one, three, or more mounting bases 16 also falls within the scope of protection of this invention. Meanwhile, the number of rotating shafts 23 varies with the number of mounting bases 16.

[0075] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 and Figure 12As shown, the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole 161 is an arc surface, and the width of the mounting notch 1611 is smaller than the diameter of the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole 161. The outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft 23 includes two opposing planes 231 and two opposing arc surfaces 232 located between the two planes 231. The distance between the two planes 231 is smaller than the width of the mounting notch 1611, and the diameter of the cylinder containing the two arc surfaces 232 is larger than the width of the mounting notch 1611. It can be understood that, since the distance between the two planes 231 is smaller than the width of the mounting notch 1611, when one of the arc surfaces 232 of the rotating shaft 23 is opposite to the mounting notch 1611, it is convenient for the rotating shaft 23 to be installed into the mounting hole 161 through the mounting notch 1611, thereby facilitating the installation of the door 2 onto the housing 1. Furthermore, since the diameter of the cylinder containing the two arc surfaces 232 is greater than the width of the mounting notch 1611, when one of the two arc surfaces 232 is at least partially offset from the mounting notch 1611 in the circumferential direction of the mounting hole 161, the mounting shaft 23 can be prevented from coming out of the mounting hole 161, thereby preventing the door 2 from falling off the housing 1 and improving the reliability of the air handling module 100.

[0076] Furthermore, when the door body 2 is in the closed position of the open opening 12, the two planes 231 of the pivot 23 are parallel to the door body 2, thereby further preventing the pivot 23 from coming out of the mounting hole 161.

[0077] Meanwhile, by setting the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole 161 to be an arc surface and the outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft 23 to include two opposing arc surfaces 232, the outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft 23 fits more closely with the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole 161, further ensuring the smoothness of the rotating shaft 23 rotating within the mounting hole 161 and improving the user's experience in opening and closing the door 2.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present invention, when the door 2 is opened to the horizontal position, the pivot 23 is adapted to disengage from the mounting notch 1611. This arrangement allows the door 2 to be installed and removed when opened to the horizontal position. Simultaneously, during the installation and removal of the door 2, since the outer peripheral wall of the pivot 23 includes two opposing planes 231, the pivot 23 is more easily inserted into the mounting notch 1611 to assemble with the mounting hole 161, thereby facilitating the installation of the door 2 and improving assembly efficiency.

[0079] Furthermore, when the door 2 is opened to its maximum position, that is, the first limit buckle 212 and the end of the slide groove 13 near the open opening 12 are stopped, the door 2 has an angle with the horizontal plane, and the opening angle of the door 2 is less than 90 degrees. This can prevent the pivot 23 from coming out of the mounting notch 1611, thereby preventing the door 2 from falling off the housing 1.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 , Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the bottom of the water tank 3 has a water nozzle 31, and the humidifying component 111 is located at the bottom of the water tank 3. The humidifying component 111 has a clearance notch 1111 to avoid the water nozzle 31. It is understood that when the door 2 is closed at the open position 12, the water nozzle 31 is inserted into the clearance notch 1111 to supply water to the humidifying component 111. The clearance notch 1111 ensures that the water tank 3 does not directly contact the humidifying component 111 during the closing and opening of the door 2 to its maximum open position 12, preventing impacts that could affect the opening and closing of the door 2 or damage to the humidifying component 111, further ensuring the reliability of the air handling module 100. Optionally, the clearance notch 1111 is rectangular. The rectangular structure is simple and facilitates the creation of the clearance notch 1111 on the humidifying component 111.

[0081] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, the first air duct 11 contains a purification component 112. It can be understood that air entering the space where the air handling module 100 is located can be filtered by the purification component 112 before being discharged into the space where the air handling module 100 is located, thereby achieving air purification and filtration. Furthermore, the air filtered by the purification component 112 can be humidified by the humidification component 111 before being discharged, thereby achieving humidity regulation of the space where the air handling module 100 is located.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with an air inlet 17, which is connected to either the indoor environment or the outdoor environment. It can be understood that the air inlet 17 is connected to either the indoor or outdoor environment where the air handling module 100 is located, and it is also connected to the first air duct 11. Air can enter the first air duct 11 through the air inlet 17, flow through the humidifying component 111 or the purifying component 112, and then be discharged back to the space where the air handling module 100 is located. When the air handling module 100 is applied to the air conditioner 1000, when the air inlet 17 is connected to the indoor environment where the air handling module 100 is located, the air conditioner 1000 is in an indoor air circulation state; when the air inlet 17 is connected to the outdoor environment where the air handling module 100 is located, the air conditioner 1000 is in a fresh air state.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air handling module 100 further includes a first panel 4. The first panel 4 covers the front side of the housing 1, and the door 2 is located inside the first panel 4. The first panel 4 prevents dust and other particles from entering the air handling module 100. When the user needs to remove the water tank 3, they first open the first panel 4, then rotate the door 2 to open the opening 12, and finally remove the water tank 3 from the door 2. Compared to the prior art where only a first panel is provided, and the water tank is removed from the housing after opening the first panel, the door 2 of the present invention covers the opening 12, which contains components such as a water tank mounting port and a filter screen. This prevents the water tank mounting port and filter screen from directly leaking out after opening the first panel 4. The door 2 further prevents airflow leakage from the first air duct 11 during operation of the air handling module 100, further ensuring the reliability of the air handling module 100. For example, as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air handling module 100 is applied in the air conditioner 1000. When the user needs to remove the water tank 3, firstly open the first panel 4, then rotate the door 2 to open the opening 12, and finally remove the water tank 3 located on the door 2.

[0084] An air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below.

[0085] An air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing, a heat exchange component, and the aforementioned air handling module 100. A second air duct is defined within the housing 300, the heat exchange component is disposed within the second air duct, and the housing 1 is connected to the housing 300. It is understood that air in the indoor space where the air conditioner 1000 is located can enter the second air duct under the drive of a fan assembly, exchange heat with the heat exchange component disposed within the second air duct to form cold or hot air, and then be discharged, thereby achieving a cooling or heating effect. Air in the indoor space where the air conditioner 1000 is located can also enter the first air duct 11 under the drive of a fan assembly, be humidified by a humidifying component 111 disposed within the first air duct 11, and then flow out, thereby achieving humidity regulation of the space where the air conditioner 1000 is located.

[0086] The air conditioner 1000 in this embodiment of the invention can be a wall-mounted air conditioner, a floor-standing air conditioner, or a portable air conditioner. For example, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, when the air conditioner 1000 is a vertical air conditioner 1000, the first air duct 11 is located below the second air duct. This arrangement makes it convenient for users to open and close the door 2 to access the water tank 3, especially convenient for users to place the water tank 3 filled with water on the door 2. At the same time, this arrangement also raises the outlet height of the airflow after heat exchange flowing out through the second air duct, thereby increasing the delivery distance of the outflowing cold or hot air, thus achieving faster cooling and heating, and improving the user experience.

[0087] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner 1000 is provided with the above-mentioned air handling module 100. A first air duct 11 is defined inside the housing 1. A humidifying component 111 is provided inside the first air duct 11. The housing 1 has an opening 12 communicating with the first air duct 11. The lower end of the door 2 is rotatably provided on the housing 1 to open or close the opening 12. A water tank 3 is detachably provided on the door 2 and rotates synchronously with the door 2. When the door 2 closes the opening 12, the water tank 3 is located inside the door 2. The water tank 3 is used to supply water to the humidifying component 111. When the door 2 rotates to open the opening 12, the water tank 3 rotates synchronously with the door 2 and moves out of the housing 1, so that the user can directly touch the water tank 3 on the door 2, which is convenient for removing the water tank 3, filling the water tank 3 with water, and cleaning or replacing the water tank 3. This avoids problems such as long-term accumulation of water in the water tank 3, which can cause odor or bacterial growth, due to the inability to remove the water tank 3. Meanwhile, it is more convenient for users to remove the water tank 3 from the door 2 than from the shell 1, thus improving the user experience.

[0088] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the air conditioner 1000 also includes a second panel 200. The second panel 200 is connected to the outer casing 300. The second panel 200 prevents dust and other particles from entering the second air duct and damaging components such as the heat exchanger and fan assembly, thereby improving the reliability of the air conditioner 1000. Furthermore, the first panel 4 and the second panel 200 are joined together, enhancing the overall appearance of the air conditioner 1000 and improving the user's visual experience.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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. An air handling module, characterized in that, include: A housing, wherein a first air duct is defined within the housing, a humidifying component is provided within the first air duct, and the housing has an opening communicating with the first air duct; A door body, the lower end of which is rotatably mounted on the housing to open or close the opening; A water tank is detachably mounted on the door and rotates synchronously with the door. When the door is closed, the water tank is located inside the door. The water tank supplies water to the humidifying component. Two stop plates are located on the inner side of the door, one on each side of the door's width. The water tank is located between the two stop plates. At least one of the opposing walls of the first air duct has a groove. At least one of the surfaces of the two stop plates furthest from each other has a first limiting buckle that mates with the groove. The first limiting buckle is slidably disposed within the groove. In the door's fully open position, the first limiting buckle abuts against the end of the groove closest to the opening. The end face of the groove closest to the opening has… The first stop has a first stop portion extending away from the opening. The free end of the first stop has a second stop portion extending towards the door body. When the door body is opened to its maximum position, the second stop portion overlaps with the first stop portion, and the second stop portion is located on the side of the first stop portion away from the water tank. At least one of the two opposing wall surfaces of the first air duct has a stop protrusion. At least one of the surfaces of the two stop plates away from each other has a second stop that engages with the stop protrusion. When the door body is closed, the second stop is located on the side of the stop protrusion away from the door body, and the second stop abuts against the stop protrusion. The two opposing wall surfaces of the first air duct also have extension portions connected to the stop protrusions. The bottom of the water tank has a water spout, and the humidifying component is located at the bottom of the water tank. The humidifying component has a clearance notch for avoiding the water spout. Also includes: The first panel is disposed on the front side of the housing, and the door is located inside the first panel.

2. The air handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two stop plates have limiting plates extending toward each other at their ends away from the door body, and the water tank is located between the limiting plates and the door body.

3. The air handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the door is also provided with a base plate, and the bottom of the water tank is supported on the base plate.

4. The air handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has a mounting base with a mounting hole, and the door has a pivot that mates with the mounting hole. The mounting hole has a mounting notch for mounting the pivot.

5. The air handling module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole is an arc surface, the width of the mounting notch is smaller than the diameter of the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole, the outer peripheral wall of the rotating shaft includes two opposing planes and two opposing arc surfaces located between the two planes, the distance between the two planes is smaller than the width of the mounting notch, and the diameter of the cylinder containing the two arc surfaces is larger than the width of the mounting notch.

6. The air handling module according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the door is opened to the horizontal position, the pivot is adapted to disengage from the mounting notch.

7. The air handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first air duct contains a purification component.

8. The air handling module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is provided with an air inlet, which is connected to the indoor environment or the outdoor environment.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: An outer casing, within which a second air duct is defined; A heat exchange component is disposed within the second air duct; The air handling module according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the housing is connected to the outer casing.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes; The second panel is connected to the outer casing.

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