A filter assembly and an air conditioner

Abstract

This invention provides a filter assembly and an air conditioner. The filter assembly is disposed at the air inlet of the air conditioner and includes: a filter body; a stop assembly; the stop assembly is connected to the filter body and extends away from the filter body outwards from the air conditioner; a receiving groove is provided on the side of the stop assembly away from the air conditioner. This invention solves the problem that existing filter assemblies cannot properly collect or guide dust when handling it, resulting in dust clogging the air inlet, leading to low air intake and affecting user experience.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] An air conditioner includes an outer casing and a filter assembly. An air inlet is located on the top of the outer casing, and the filter assembly covers the top air inlet to filter out foreign objects such as dust and hair from the air, preventing the heat exchanger inside the outer casing from getting dirty and clogged.

[0003] However, in actual construction, the following problem exists: the existing filter components cannot properly collect or guide dust when handling it, and the dust may block the air vents, resulting in low air intake and affecting the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, the present invention provides a filter assembly and an air conditioner that solves the problem that existing filter assemblies cannot properly collect or guide dust when handling it, resulting in dust clogging the air vents, leading to low air intake and affecting user experience.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides a filter assembly disposed at the air inlet of an air conditioner. The filter assembly includes: a filter body; a stop assembly; the stop assembly is connected to the filter body and extends away from the filter body towards the outside of the air conditioner; a receiving groove is provided on the side of the stop assembly away from the air conditioner.

[0006] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: The filter assembly is located at the air inlet of the air conditioner to filter dust at the air inlet. The filter body provides support and fixation. The stop assembly is designed to collect and guide dust into the receiving groove, which effectively collects dust and facilitates centralized cleaning. The stop assembly extends outward, partially covering the top of the air inlet, ensuring that it can collect more dust about to enter the air inlet, thus playing a certain preventive role. It also increases the dust collection area of ​​the stop assembly, improves the dust collection efficiency, and further prevents dust from clogging the air inlet.

[0007] Furthermore, multiple stop components are spaced apart on the filter body, and air intake channels are formed between adjacent stop components.

[0008] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: the spaced arrangement of multiple stop components increases the dust collection area and improves the dust collection efficiency of the stop components. The corresponding increase in the number of receiving slots also increases the dust collection capacity. The formation of the air inlet channel ensures smooth airflow at the air inlet and prevents the stop components from interfering with the air inlet and hindering the ventilation effect. At the same time, the air inlet channel is formed between adjacent stop components, ensuring that both sides of the air inlet channel are surrounded by stop components, thereby facilitating the stop components to collect dust and preventing dust from entering the air inlet channel.

[0009] Furthermore, the air conditioner includes an air outlet side and a wall-mounted side arranged opposite to each other, and the stop assembly includes a first stop part and a second stop part; the first stop part is located on the side of the second stop part near the air outlet side, the first stop part and the second stop part are connected to each other at the end near the air conditioner, and a receiving groove is formed between the first stop part and the second stop part.

[0010] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: a receiving groove is formed between the first stop and the second stop, which facilitates the first stop and the second stop to guide dust into the receiving groove. The connection between the first stop and the second stop makes the whole structure complete and more stable, preventing the first stop and / or the second stop from shaking due to the influence of wind speed.

[0011] Furthermore, the first stop portion has a tendency to bend towards the air outlet side.

[0012] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: the first stop extends towards the air outlet so that it can cover the air inlet, helping the first stop to collect the dust that is about to enter the air inlet and preventing dust from entering the air inlet. At the same time, the bending tendency of the first stop increases the dust collection area and improves the dust collection capacity of the first stop, further preventing dust from entering the air inlet.

[0013] Furthermore, the second stop extends vertically out of the air conditioner, or the second stop extends towards the wall-mounted side.

[0014] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: the two settings of the second stop allow the second stop and the first stop to collect dust entering the air inlet from different directions, improving the dust collection capacity of the second stop. At the same time, it is convenient to guide the collected dust into the receiving tank for centralized cleaning. Through the cooperation of the first stop and the second stop, the dust at the air inlet can be collected better.

[0015] Furthermore, the length of the first stop is greater than the length of the second stop.

[0016] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: the length of the first stop is greater than the length of the second stop, which prevents the excessive length of the second stop from affecting the air intake channel. The first stop plays the main role in collecting dust, while the second stop is responsible for assisting in collecting dust.

[0017] Furthermore, the end of the first stop portion away from the air conditioner is the first end, and the top of the second stop portion of the adjacent stop assembly is the second end; the distance between the first end and the second end is the first distance L1, and the distance between adjacent stop assemblies is the second distance L2, where L1 ≥ L2.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: the limitation that the first distance is greater than or equal to the second distance ensures the smooth flow of air in the air intake channel, increases the air intake volume at the air inlet of the air intake channel, does not reduce the air intake area, is conducive to the guidance of air intake, and thus reduces the air circulation space, thereby improving the working efficiency of the air conditioner, and avoids the situation where the first distance is too small, resulting in less air intake at one end of the air intake channel.

[0019] Furthermore, the second stop portion of the stop assembly near the air outlet side is the first part, and the first stop portion adjacent to the first part near the wall-mounted side is the second part. The extension length of the second part is the same as that of the first part, or the second part covers the receiving groove of the adjacent stop assembly near the air outlet side.

[0020] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: the extension length of the second part is the same as that of the first part, or the second part covers the receiving groove of the adjacent stop assembly near the air outlet side, ensuring that the second part can cover the air inlet in the direction of the first part, the second part can collect the dust above the air inlet in the direction of the first part, and the stop assemblies can assist each other in collecting dust, increasing the dust collection area of ​​the stop assembly, and further preventing dust from entering the air inlet.

[0021] Furthermore, the filter body is provided with multiple horizontal ribs, and an air inlet grid is formed between the horizontal ribs, with a stop assembly located on at least one side of the air inlet grid.

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: the horizontal ribs enhance the support of the filter body and prevent deformation under stress; the air inlet mesh is used for air intake, and the air inlet mesh corresponds to the air inlet for ventilation; the stop component is located on at least one side of the air inlet mesh to help collect dust at the air inlet mesh, thereby solving the problem of dust clogging the air outlet due to improper collection or guidance, resulting in low air intake and affecting user experience.

[0023] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, the air conditioner comprising: a housing having an air inlet, and a filter assembly as described in any of the above embodiments, the filter assembly being disposed at the air inlet.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: By using a filter assembly, the air conditioner addresses the problem of excessive dust accumulation and the inability to properly guide the dust. Through the setting of the stop component on the filter assembly, dust is collected and correctly guided into the receiving tank, facilitating centralized dust treatment. This solves the problem that existing filter assemblies cannot properly collect or guide dust, causing dust to block the air vents, resulting in low air intake and affecting user experience.

[0025] By adopting the technical solution of the present invention, the following technical effects can be achieved:

[0026] (1) The filter assembly is located at the air inlet of the air conditioner to filter the dust at the air inlet. The filter body plays a supporting and fixing role. The stop assembly is set to collect and guide the dust into the receiving groove. The receiving groove can collect the dust well and facilitate the centralized cleaning of the collected dust. The stop assembly extends outward and partially covers the top of the air inlet to ensure that the stop assembly can collect more dust that is about to enter the air inlet, which plays a certain preventive role and can increase the dust collection area of ​​the stop assembly, improve the dust collection efficiency of the stop assembly, and further prevent dust from falling into the air inlet and causing blockage.

[0027] (2) The first stop extends to the air outlet side so that the first stop can cover the air inlet, help the first stop to collect the dust that is about to enter the air inlet, prevent dust from entering the air inlet, and at the same time, the bending tendency of the first stop can increase the area of ​​the first stop to collect dust, improve the dust collection ability of the first stop, and further prevent dust from entering the air inlet.

[0028] (3) The first distance is greater than or equal to the second distance to ensure smooth ventilation of the air intake channel, increase the air intake volume at the air intake port of the air intake channel, and can not reduce the air intake area. This is conducive to the guidance of air intake, thereby reducing the air circulation space and improving the working efficiency of the air conditioner. It also avoids the situation where the first distance is too small, resulting in less air intake at one end of the air intake channel. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a filter assembly provided in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a filter assembly installed in an air conditioner.

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided in the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 100-Filter assembly; 110-Filter body; 111-Horizontal rib; 112-Air inlet mesh; 120-Stop assembly; 121-First stop; 122-Second stop; 123-Receiving groove; 130-Air inlet channel; 200-Air conditioner; 210-Outer shell; 220-Air inlet. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] [First Embodiment]

[0037] See Figure 1-3 The present invention provides a filter assembly 100 in the first embodiment of the present invention. The filter assembly 100 is disposed at the air inlet 220 of the air conditioner 200. The filter assembly 100 includes: a filter body 110; a stop assembly 120; the stop assembly 120 is connected to the filter body 110 and extends away from the filter body 110 to the outside of the air conditioner 200; a receiving groove 123 is provided on the side of the stop assembly 120 away from the air conditioner 200.

[0038] In this embodiment, the filter assembly 100 is located at the air inlet 220 of the air conditioner 200 to filter dust at the air inlet 220. The filter body 110 serves to support and fix the filter. The stop assembly 120 is used to collect and guide dust into the receiving groove 123. The receiving groove 123 can effectively collect dust, making it convenient to clean the collected dust. The stop assembly 120 extends outward and partially covers the air inlet 220, ensuring that the stop assembly 120 can collect more dust that is about to enter the air inlet 220, playing a certain preventive role. It can also increase the dust collection area of ​​the stop assembly 120, improve the dust collection efficiency of the stop assembly 120, and further prevent dust from clogging the air inlet 220.

[0039] In one specific embodiment, a plurality of stop components 120 are spaced apart on the filter body 110, and an air inlet channel 130 is formed between adjacent stop components 120.

[0040] It should be noted that the multiple stop components 120 are spaced apart, which can increase the dust collection area of ​​the stop components 120 and improve the dust collection efficiency of the stop components 120. The number of receiving slots 123 is increased accordingly, which can increase the dust collection capacity. The formation of the air inlet channel 130 ensures the smooth air intake of the air inlet 220 and avoids the stop components 120 interfering with the air intake and hindering the ventilation effect. At the same time, the air inlet channel 130 is formed between adjacent stop components 120, ensuring that the two sides of the air inlet channel 130 are surrounded by stop components 120, thereby facilitating the stop components 120 to collect dust and preventing dust from entering the air inlet channel 130.

[0041] Furthermore, the length of the stop assembly 120 is less than the length or width of the filter body 110 to avoid interference with other components or increase the area occupied by the air conditioner 200.

[0042] For example, see Figure 2 The stop assembly 120 at the far end extends less than the width of the filter body 110 to prevent the stop assembly 120 from exceeding the width of the filter body 110.

[0043] In one specific embodiment, the air conditioner 200 includes an air outlet side and a wall-mounted side disposed opposite to each other, and the stop assembly 120 includes a first stop portion 121 and a second stop portion 122; the first stop portion 121 is located on the side of the second stop portion 122 near the air outlet side, the first stop portion 121 and the second stop portion 122 are connected to each other at the ends near the air conditioner 200, and a receiving groove 123 is formed between the first stop portion 121 and the second stop portion 122.

[0044] It should be noted that a receiving groove 123 is formed between the first stop 121 and the second stop 122, which facilitates the first stop 121 and the second stop 122 to guide dust into the receiving groove 123. The first stop 121 and the second stop 122 are connected to make the whole structure complete and more stable, and to prevent the first stop 121 and / or the second stop 122 from shaking due to the influence of wind speed.

[0045] In one specific embodiment, the first stop portion 121 has a tendency to bend towards the air outlet direction.

[0046] It should be noted that the first stop 121 extends towards the air outlet side so that it can cover the air inlet 220, helping to collect dust that is about to enter the air inlet 220 and preventing dust from entering the air inlet 220. At the same time, the bending tendency of the first stop 121 can increase the dust collection area of ​​the first stop 121, improve the dust collection ability of the first stop 121, and further prevent dust from entering the air inlet 220.

[0047] Furthermore, the arc-shaped design of the first stop 121 facilitates the guidance of air intake, allowing more air to enter the air conditioner from the air intake channel 130, reducing the air circulation space, thereby improving the cooling efficiency.

[0048] In one specific embodiment, the second stop 122 extends vertically from the air conditioner 200.

[0049] It should be noted that the extended second stop 122 allows the second stop 122 and the first stop 121 to collect dust entering the air inlet 220 from different directions, improving the dust collection capacity of the second stop 122. At the same time, it facilitates the introduction of the collected dust into the receiving groove 123 for centralized cleaning. Through the cooperation of the first stop 121 and the second stop 122, the dust at the air inlet 220 can be collected better.

[0050] Optionally, the second stop 122 extends towards the wall-mounted side, increasing the dust collection area of ​​the second stop 122. This allows the second stop 122 and the first stop 121 to collect dust entering the air inlet 220 from different directions, improving the dust collection capacity of the second stop 122. It also facilitates the introduction of the collected dust into the receiving groove 123 for centralized cleaning. Through the cooperation of the first stop 121 and the second stop 122, the dust at the air inlet 220 can be collected better.

[0051] In one specific embodiment, the length of the first stop portion 121 is greater than the length of the second stop portion 122.

[0052] It should be noted that the length of the first stop 121 is greater than the length of the second stop 122 to prevent the second stop 122 from being too long and affecting the air inlet channel 130. The first stop 121 plays the main role in collecting dust, while the second stop 122 is responsible for assisting in collecting dust.

[0053] Furthermore, the length of the second stop 122 extending out determines the size of the dust that the receiving groove 123 can hold.

[0054] In one specific embodiment, the end of the first stop portion 121 away from the air conditioner 200 is the first end, and the top of the second stop portion 122 of the adjacent stop assembly 120 is the second end; the distance between the first end and the second end is the first distance L1, and the distance between the adjacent stop assemblies 120 is the second distance L2, where L1≥L2.

[0055] It should be noted that the limitation that the first distance is greater than or equal to the second distance ensures the smooth flow of air in the air intake channel 130, increases the air intake volume at the air intake port 220 of the air intake channel 130, does not reduce the air intake area, is conducive to the guidance of air intake, and thus reduces the air circulation space, thereby improving the working efficiency of the air conditioner 200, and avoids the situation where the first distance is too small, resulting in less air intake at one end of the air intake of the air intake channel 130.

[0056] Preferably, by increasing the number of stop components 120, the size of the second distance L2 is reduced, thereby reducing the size of the first distance L1, thus achieving the purpose of saving space. This is not limited here.

[0057] In one specific embodiment, the second stop portion 122 of the stop assembly 120 near the air outlet side is the first part, and the first stop portion 121 adjacent to the first part near the wall-mounted side is the second part. The extension length of the second part is the same as that of the first part, or the second part covers the receiving groove 123 of the adjacent stop assembly 120 near the air outlet side.

[0058] It should be noted that the extension length of the second part is the same as that of the first part, or the second part covers the receiving groove 123 of the adjacent stop assembly 120 near the air outlet side, ensuring that the second part can cover the air inlet 220 in the direction of the first part. The second part can collect the dust above the air inlet 220 in the direction of the first part. The stop assemblies 120 can assist each other in collecting dust, increasing the dust collection area of ​​the stop assembly 120, and further preventing dust from entering the air inlet 220.

[0059] In one specific embodiment, the filter body 110 is provided with multiple horizontal ribs 111, and an air inlet grid 112 is formed between the horizontal ribs 111. The stop assembly 120 is provided on at least one side of the air inlet grid 112.

[0060] It should be noted that the horizontal ribs 111 are designed to enhance the support of the filter body 110 and prevent deformation of the filter body 110 under stress. The air inlet mesh 112 is used for air intake and corresponds to the air inlet 220 for ventilation. The stop assembly 120 is located on at least one side of the air inlet mesh 112 to help collect dust at the air inlet mesh 112, thereby solving the problem of dust clogging the air outlet due to improper collection or guidance, resulting in low air intake and affecting user experience.

[0061] Preferably, the filter body 110 is provided with horizontal ribs 111 along its length, and the stop assembly 120 is provided on the horizontal ribs 111 so that the stop assembly 120 can collect dust at the air inlet mesh 112, thereby increasing the collection area of ​​the stop assembly 120 and improving the dust collection efficiency of the stop assembly 120.

[0062] [Second Embodiment]

[0063] See Figure 4 The second embodiment of the present invention provides an air conditioner 200, which includes: a housing 210, the housing 210 having an air inlet 220, and a filter assembly 100 as in any of the above embodiments, the filter assembly 100 being disposed at the air inlet 220.

[0064] In this embodiment, the air conditioner 200 uses a filter assembly 100 to address the problem of excessive dust accumulation and the inability to properly guide the dust. By setting the stop assembly 120 on the filter assembly 100, dust is collected and properly guided into the receiving trough 123, facilitating centralized dust processing. This solves the problem that existing filter assemblies 100 cannot properly collect or guide dust, causing dust to block the air vent, resulting in low air intake and affecting user experience.

[0065] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A filter assembly (100), said filter assembly (100) being disposed at the air inlet (220) of an air conditioner (200), characterized in that, The filter assembly (100) includes: Filter body (110); Stop assembly (120); the stop assembly (120) is connected to the filter body (110), the stop assembly (120) extends away from the filter body (110) and outwards from the air conditioner (200), the stop assembly (120) partially covers the air inlet (220); The stop assembly (120) has a receiving groove (123) on the side away from the air conditioner (200); The air conditioner (200) includes an air outlet side and a wall-mounted side disposed opposite to each other, and the stop assembly (120) includes: First stop (121) and second stop (122); The first stop (121) is located on the side of the second stop (122) near the air outlet side. The first stop (121) and the second stop (122) are connected to each other at the end near the air conditioner (200). The receiving groove (123) is formed between the first stop (121) and the second stop (122).

2. The filter assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple stop components (120) are spaced apart on the filter body (110), and an air inlet channel (130) is formed between adjacent stop components (120).

3. The filter assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first stop (121) has a tendency to bend toward the air outlet side.

4. The filter assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second stop (122) extends vertically from the air conditioner (200). Alternatively, the second stop (122) extends toward the wall-mounted side.

5. The filter assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the first stop (121) is greater than the length of the second stop (122).

6. The filter assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the first stop portion (121) away from the air conditioner (200) is the first end, and the top of the second stop portion (122) adjacent to the stop assembly (120) is the second end; The distance between the first end and the second end is the first distance L1, and the distance between adjacent stop components (120) is the second distance L2, where L1 ≥ L2.

7. The filter assembly (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second stop portion (122) of the stop assembly (120) near the air outlet side is the first part, and the first stop portion (121) adjacent to the first part near the wall-mounted side is the second part. The extension length of the second part is the same as that of the first part. Alternatively, the second portion covers the receiving groove (123) of the adjacent stop assembly (120) near the air outlet side.

8. The filter assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The filter body (110) is provided with multiple horizontal ribs (111), and an air inlet grid (112) is formed between the horizontal ribs (111). The stop assembly (120) is provided on at least one side of the air inlet grid (112).

9. An air conditioner (200), characterized in that, include: The outer casing (210) is provided with an air inlet (220). ； The filter assembly (100) as described in any one of claims 1-8 is disposed at the air inlet (220).

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