A dehumidifier and a dehumidifier chassis

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of dehumidification, in particular to a bottom plate of a dehumidifier and the dehumidifier. The dehumidifier comprises a bottom plate, a compressor, a water tank, a water receiving plate and a partition plate. The bottom plate comprises a bottom plate body, the compressor is arranged on the bottom plate body, the water tank is detachably arranged on the bottom plate body, the water receiving plate is arranged above the water tank, and the water receiving plate is provided with a water outlet for making water flow into the water tank or a water receiving groove; the partition plate is connected with the bottom plate body and is located between the compressor and the water tank; and the outer side wall of the water receiving groove is provided with a avoiding cavity for avoiding the connection part of the partition plate and the bottom plate. The dehumidifier of the application does not increase the size of the bottom plate body due to the arrangement of the water receiving groove on the bottom plate, so as to leave space for assembling the partition plate, thereby ensuring the compact and small design of the dehumidifier.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of dehumidification technology, and more specifically, to a dehumidifier chassis and a dehumidifier. Background Technology

[0002] A dehumidifier removes moisture from the air, thus dehumidifying it. A typical dehumidifier structure includes a chassis, compressor, heat exchanger, fan, drip tray, water tank, and partition. The compressor, water tank, and partition are all mounted on the chassis, with the partition positioned between the compressor and water tank. The drip tray is located above the compressor, and the heat exchanger and fan are also positioned above the drip tray. The drip tray's outlet connects to the water tank. The dehumidifier works by having the fan draw humid air into the machine and pass it through the heat exchanger. Water molecules in the air condense into droplets, which fall into the drip tray and flow into the water tank through the outlet. The treated, dry air is then expelled from the machine and blown into the room. This cycle maintains a suitable relative humidity level indoors. For easy movement, dehumidifiers include casters mounted under the chassis, allowing for easier and less strenuous movement when needed.

[0003] In related technologies, the water tank is detachably mounted on the chassis. When the water tank is full, it can be removed from the chassis to drain the condensate, allowing the tank to be reused for collecting condensate. However, even when the water tank is removed from the chassis, condensate still flows out from the outlet of the drip tray. This condensate not only drips onto the chassis but also flows onto the ground through the casters or other gaps on the chassis. To improve this, related technologies include a drip tray on the chassis to collect the water flowing out of the drip tray after the water tank is removed. However, this drip tray occupies space, requiring a larger chassis to accommodate the partition between the compressor and the water tank, which is detrimental to the compact and miniaturized design of the dehumidifier. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The problem solved by this invention is how to improve the space occupied by the water tank in the chassis body, which requires an increase in the size of the chassis body to install the partition, thereby ensuring a compact and miniaturized design of the dehumidifier.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a chassis for a dehumidifier, comprising:

[0006] The chassis body is equipped with a water receiving trough; among which...

[0007] The outer wall of the water receiving tank is provided with a clearance cavity. The chassis body is used to install the partition, and the clearance cavity is used to avoid the connection between the partition and the chassis body.

[0008] An avoidance cavity is provided on the outer wall of the water receiving tank to avoid the connection between the partition and the chassis body. This can improve the problem that the space occupied by the water receiving tank on the chassis body is required to increase the size of the chassis body to ensure the installation of the partition. This ensures a compact structure and is conducive to the miniaturization design of the dehumidifier.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the sidewall of the water receiving tank is recessed into its inner cavity to form a clearance cavity.

[0010] By configuring the sidewalls of the water receiving trough to be recessed into its inner cavity and forming a clearance cavity, it is not necessary to set an additional clearance cavity on the outside of the water receiving trough in the chassis body, which can ensure a compact structural design.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, a plug-in groove is provided on the side of the chassis body away from the water receiving trough, which is used to slidably plug into the caster.

[0012] The design of the interlocking slots allows the casters to slide and engage with each other, ensuring both accurate installation and improved efficiency.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the outer wall of the water receiving trough is also provided with a guide slope, which is used to guide the casters to slide toward the insertion groove.

[0014] A guide ramp is installed on the outer wall of the water receiving trough to guide the sliding of the casters. This ensures that the casters can slide smoothly into the insertion slot, ensuring both the accuracy and efficiency of the caster installation.

[0015] In an optional implementation, the guide ramps are distributed opposite to the clearance cavity.

[0016] The partition mounted on the chassis body is used to separate the compressor and water tank mounted on the chassis body. The partition separating the compressor and water tank is located in the middle of the chassis body. The casters are usually located near the outer periphery of the chassis body. The guide ramp and the clearance cavity are located on opposite sides of the water receiving tank to ensure that the casters and partition are installed smoothly.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the dehumidifier chassis further includes a second spring-loaded latch connected to the chassis body. The second spring-loaded latch can abut against the casters inserted into the insertion slots to prevent the casters from disengaging from the insertion slots. The inclusion of the second spring-loaded latch improves the stability and reliability of the casters' assembly to the chassis body.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the depth of the water receiving trough is 17-27mm; the length of the water receiving trough is 51-70mm; and the width of the water receiving trough is 30-66mm.

[0019] The depth, length, and width dimensions of the water trough can optimize its volume, so that after the water tank is disassembled, the water trough can reliably catch the water overflowing from the outlet of the water tray. This improves the problem of water overflowing from the water trough due to its small volume and easy filling. In turn, it reliably improves the problem of water accidentally flowing onto the ground and improves the user experience.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the chassis body is provided with a sliding groove for sliding engagement with the water tank.

[0021] This configuration allows the water tank to be slidably mounted and dismounted from the chassis, improving the ease and efficiency of water tank assembly and disassembly.

[0022] The present invention also provides a dehumidifier, comprising:

[0023] The chassis of the dehumidifier in any of the aforementioned embodiments;

[0024] The compressor is located on the chassis body;

[0025] Water tank, which is detachably mounted on the chassis body;

[0026] A water receiving tray is placed above the water tank and has an outlet for allowing water to flow into the water tank or water trough.

[0027] The partition is connected to the chassis body and is located between the compressor and the water tank.

[0028] The outer wall of the water receiving trough is provided with a clearance cavity to avoid the connection between the partition and the chassis body. This solves the problem that the space occupied by the water receiving trough in the chassis body requires an increase in the size of the chassis body to ensure the installation of the partition. This ensures a compact structure and is conducive to the miniaturization design of the dehumidifier.

[0029] In an optional embodiment, the partition includes a partition body and a buckle connected to the partition body. The buckle engages with the chassis body, and a clearance cavity is used to avoid the buckle. The partition body is located between the compressor and the water tank.

[0030] The assembly of the partition body and the chassis body is achieved by using snap-fit ​​fasteners, which ensures the ease of partition installation. Furthermore, the use of clearance cavities to avoid the snap-fit ​​fasteners ensures a compact structural design.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, the water tank includes a water tank body and a protrusion connected to the water tank body. The water tank body is used to receive water output from the outlet, and the protrusion slides in a groove provided on the chassis body and supports the water tank body.

[0032] The protrusion connecting the water tank body and its sliding engagement with the groove ensures easy disassembly and assembly of the water tank. Furthermore, after the water tank is removed from the chassis body, the protrusion can be used to support the water tank body, ensuring that the water tank can be placed stably on the ground and is not easy to tip over. This improves the problem of water spillage caused by accidental tipping of the water tank and enhances the user experience.

[0033] In an optional embodiment, the water tank further includes a raised rib connected to the bottom of the water tank body, the raised rib slidingly engaging with the chassis body.

[0034] A raised rib is provided at the bottom of the water tank body to allow it to slide against the chassis body. This reduces the contact area between the water tank and the chassis body, reduces friction, and ensures that the water tank can be easily and effortlessly installed and removed from the chassis body.

[0035] In an optional embodiment, the dehumidifier further includes casters, each caster comprising a mounting plate and pulleys connected to the mounting plate. The mounting plate slidably engages with a slot provided in the chassis body. This design improves the ease of installation and increases loading and unloading efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of the dehumidifier in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a partial structure of the dehumidifier in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the chassis structure in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0039] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the chassis structure in some other embodiments of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0041] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank structure in some other embodiments of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of the dehumidifier in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0043] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view at point VIII;

[0044] Figure 9 for Figure 2 Enlarged view at point IX;

[0045] Figure 10 This is a partial structural diagram of the dehumidifier in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0046] Figure 11 for Figure 10 Enlarged view at point XI;

[0047] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the chassis structure in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0048] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the caster structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 14 for Figure 12 Enlarged view of section XIV;

[0050] Figure 15 for Figure 12 Enlarged view at point XV;

[0051] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the chassis structure in some other embodiments of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0052] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0053] 010-Dehumidifier; 100-Chassis body; 101-First plate; 102-Second plate; 103-Window; 104-Avoidance hole; 105-Reinforcing rib; 110-Water receiving tray; 111-Avoidance cavity; 112-Guide slope; 113-First end; 114-Second end; 120-Insertion groove; 130-Slide groove; 140-Insertion hole; 150-First spring buckle; 160-Second spring buckle; 161-Spring arm; 162-Abutment part; 1 70-Limiting part; 171-Blocking part; 172-Guide slope; 173-Abutting surface; 200-Compressor; 300-Water tank; 310-Water tank body; 320-Protrusion; 330-Rib; 340-Enclosure part; 400-Water receiving tray; 500-Partition; 510-Partition body; 520-Snap-on; 600-Heat exchanger; 700-Fan; 800-Cast wheel; 810-Mounting plate; 820-Pulley; 830-Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0054] A dehumidifier removes moisture from humid air. Its working principle involves drawing humid air into the unit, where a heat exchanger condenses the moisture into water, reducing the air's moisture content. The dried air is then expelled from the unit and blown into the room, repeating this process to maintain a relatively dry indoor humidity level. To collect the removed water, the dehumidifier is equipped with a drip tray and a removable water tank. The condensate dripping from the air falls into the drip tray and then flows into the water tank through the tray's outlet. When the water tank is full, it can be removed, the condensate drained, and the tank reused. The dehumidifier also includes a partition mounted on the chassis, separating the compressor and water tank to protect the compressor.

[0055] After the water tank is removed, condensate continues to flow from the outlet of the drip tray. This condensate not only drips onto the dehumidifier's chassis but also flows onto the ground through the casters or other gaps on the chassis. To address this issue, a drip tray is installed on the chassis to collect the water overflowing from the drip tray's outlet after the water tank is removed. However, this drip tray occupies space, requiring a larger chassis to accommodate the partition between the compressor and the water tank. This increases the overall size of the dehumidifier, hindering its compact and miniaturized design.

[0056] This embodiment provides a dehumidifier that can improve the problem of the water tank occupying chassis space and requiring a larger chassis size to install the partition, thereby ensuring a compact and miniaturized design of the dehumidifier.

[0057] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2This embodiment provides a dehumidifier 010, which includes a chassis, a compressor 200, a heat exchanger 600, a fan 700, a water tray 400, and a water tank 300. The chassis includes a chassis body 100, on which the compressor 200 and water tank 300 are both disposed. The water tray 400 is disposed above the compressor 200, and the heat exchanger 600 and fan 700 are disposed above the water tray 400. The water tray 400 has a water outlet for allowing water to flow into the water tank 300. The working principle of the dehumidifier 010 includes: the fan 700 draws humid air into the machine and passes it through the heat exchanger 600. At this time, water molecules in the air condense into water droplets. The condensed water droplets fall onto the water tray 400 and flow into the water tank 300 from the water outlet of the water tray 400. The treated dry air is discharged outside the machine and blown into the room.

[0059] Furthermore, the dehumidifier 010 also includes a partition 500 connected to the chassis body 100, and the partition 500 is separated between the compressor 200 and the water tank 300 to protect the compressor 200.

[0060] In this embodiment, the water tank 300 is detachably mounted on the chassis body 100 so that the water tank 300 can be removed from the chassis body 100 and the condensate water inside can be poured out, so that the water tank 300 can be reused.

[0061] Further, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The water tank 300 is detachably and slidably fitted to the chassis body 100; wherein, the chassis body 100 is provided with a sliding groove 130, and the water tank 300 is slidably fitted to the sliding groove 130. Configuring the water tank 300 to be slidably installed and removed from the chassis body 100 can improve the ease and efficiency of assembling and removing the water tank 300.

[0062] The shape of the sliding groove 130 provided on the chassis body 100 can be selected as needed; in this embodiment, the chassis body 100 is provided with two straight sliding grooves 130, which are parallel and spaced apart, and the water tank 300 slides with both sliding grooves 130 at the same time; in this way, the stability of the sliding engagement between the water tank 300 and the chassis body 100 can be ensured, as well as the stability of the water tank 300 when it is assembled on the chassis body 100, ensuring that the water tank 300 stably receives the water overflowing from the outlet of the water receiving tray 400.

[0063] Furthermore, the water tank 300 includes a water tank body 310 and a protrusion 320 connected to the water tank body 310. The water tank body 310 is used to receive water output from the outlet, and the protrusion 320 slides in conjunction with the slide groove 130 and supports the water tank body 310. Connecting the protrusion 320 to the water tank body 310 and allowing the protrusion 320 to slide in conjunction with the slide groove 130 ensures the ease of assembling and disassembling the water tank 300. The guiding effect between the protrusion 320 and the slide groove 130 ensures the stability and accuracy of the water tank 300 during assembly and disassembly. Moreover, after the water tank 300 is removed from the chassis body 100, the protrusion 320 can be used to support the water tank body 310, ensuring that the water tank 300 can be placed stably on the ground and is not easy to tip over, thus improving the problem of water spillage caused by accidental tipping of the water tank 300 and enhancing the user experience.

[0064] Optionally, the number of protrusions 320 connected to the water tank body 310 is adapted to the number of sliding grooves 130. In this embodiment, the water tank body 310 is connected to two protrusions 320, and the two protrusions 320 and the two sliding grooves 130 are slidably engaged in a one-to-one correspondence. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of protrusions 320 connected to the water tank body 310 can be greater than the number of sliding grooves 130, and the number of protrusions 320 that can be slidably engaged in each sliding groove 130 can be two, three, etc., which is not specifically limited here.

[0065] To improve the aesthetics of the dehumidifier 010, please refer to... Figure 4 The water tank 300 also includes a enclosure 340 connected to the water tank body 310. Both the enclosure 340 and the protrusion 320 protrude from the bottom of the water tank body 310, and the enclosure 340 is distributed on the outer periphery of the water tank body 310. When the water tank 300 is assembled on the chassis body 100, one side of the water tank body 310 faces the compressor 200, and the other side faces away from the compressor 200. The enclosure 340 is located on the side of the water tank body 310 facing away from the compressor 200, and the enclosure 340 is distributed on the outer periphery of the chassis body 100 to prevent the chassis body 100 from being exposed, thereby improving the aesthetics of the dehumidifier 010.

[0066] It should be noted that when the water tank 300 is removed from the chassis body 100, the water tank body 310 is supported by the protrusion 320 and the enclosure 340, which can ensure the stability of the water tank 300 on the ground and improve the problem that the water tank 300 is easy to tip over after being removed from the chassis body 100.

[0067] Optionally, in order to increase the volume of the water tank 300 so as to store more water, the enclosure part 340 is provided with a cavity communicating with the water tank body 310; in this way, the water flowing into the water tank body 310 can further flow into the cavity of the enclosure part 340, thereby increasing the volume of the water tank 300.

[0068] In some embodiments, the number of sliding grooves 130 provided on the chassis body 100 may be one, three, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0069] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 In other embodiments, the two sliding grooves 130 provided on the chassis body 100 are distributed at an included angle and are interconnected, that is, the two sliding grooves 130 provided on the chassis body 100 are distributed in a "V" shape. The protrusion 320 connected to the bottom of the water tank body 310 is adapted to the shape of the two sliding grooves 130 distributed in a "V" shape, so that the water tank body 310 can be stably slidably engaged with the two sliding grooves 130 distributed in a "V" shape through the protrusion 320, thereby improving the efficiency and stability of the water tank 300 being installed and removed from the chassis body 100. Furthermore, in order to increase the volume of the water tank 300, the protrusion 320 is provided with a receiving cavity communicating with the water tank body 310; in this way, the water flowing into the water tank body 310 can further flow into the receiving cavity of the protrusion 320, increasing the volume of the water tank 300.

[0070] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, the water tank 300 also includes a raised rib 330 connected to the bottom of the water tank body 310, and the raised rib 330 slides in engagement with the chassis body 100. By providing the raised rib 330 at the bottom of the water tank body 310, and utilizing the sliding engagement between the raised rib 330 and the chassis body 100, the contact area between the water tank 300 and the chassis body 100 can be reduced, friction can be reduced, and the ease and effortlessness of installing and removing the water tank 300 from the chassis body 100 can be ensured.

[0071] Optionally, in some embodiments, the bottom of the protrusion 320 is also connected to a rib 330 to further reduce the friction when the water tank 300 slides relative to the chassis body 100, thereby improving the ease of operation and labor-saving of assembling and disassembling the water tank 300.

[0072] Optionally, to improve the stability of the water tank 300 assembled on the chassis body 100, the chassis body 100 is also connected to a first spring clip 150, which is detachably engaged with the water tank 300. When the water tank 300 is assembled on the chassis body 100, the water tank 300 can be pressed against the first spring clip 150, causing it to deform and move without obstructing its movement. When the water tank 300 is in place, the first spring clip 150 returns to its original position under elastic action, thus ensuring the water tank 300 is stably assembled on the chassis body 100. When the water tank 300 needs to be disassembled, the water tank 300, which tends to move away from the chassis body 100 under external force, can cause the first spring clip 150 to deform and move, separating it from the water tank 300, thus allowing the water tank 300 to be removed from the chassis body 100.

[0073] Furthermore, the first spring clip 150 is elastically connected to the chassis body 100 so as to be reset to engage with the water tank 300 through its own elastic action; or, the second spring clip 160 is connected to the chassis body 100 through elastic elements such as springs and torsion springs so as to be reset to engage with the water tank 300 through the elastic action of the elastic elements.

[0074] Even after the water tank 300 is removed from the chassis body 100, condensate continues to flow from the outlet of the water tray 400. This condensate not only drips onto the chassis body 100 but also flows onto the ground through the casters 800 or other gaps on the chassis body 100. Please refer to... Figure 7 and Figure 8 To improve the above problems, the chassis body 100 is provided with a water receiving trough 110, which is used to collect water overflowing from the water outlet of the water receiving pan 400, so as to improve the problem of water accidentally flowing to the ground and improve the user experience.

[0075] Furthermore, the water outlet of the water receiving tray 400 is located above the water receiving trough 110 so that water overflowing from the water outlet can reliably drip into the water receiving trough 110 without accidentally dripping into other parts of the chassis body 100.

[0076] It should be noted that when the water tank 300 is assembled on the chassis body 100, the water tank 300 can cover the opening of the water receiving trough 110, and the water overflowing from the outlet of the water receiving tray 400 will flow into the water tank 300; when the water tank 300 is removed from the chassis body 100, the opening of the water receiving trough 110 is exposed, and only the water overflowing from the outlet of the water receiving tray 400 will enter the water receiving trough 110. Specifically, when the water tank 300 is assembled on the chassis body 100, the water tank 300 can cover the opening of the water receiving trough 110, which can mean that the water tank 300 completely seals the opening of the water receiving trough 110, or it can mean that the water tank 300 covers only part of the opening of the water receiving trough 110, and is positioned between the opening of the water receiving trough 110 and the outlet of the water receiving tray 400, so that the water overflowing from the outlet accurately enters the water tank 300.

[0077] To ensure the compact design of the dehumidifier 010; please refer to... Figure 8 and Figure 9 The outer wall of the water receiving trough 110 is provided with a clearance cavity 111 to allow space between the partition 500 and the chassis body 100. This eliminates the need to increase the size of the chassis body 100 by including the water receiving trough 110, thus avoiding the need for a larger chassis body 100 to accommodate the partition 500. This ensures that the water tank 300, compressor 200, and the partition 500 between them can be compactly assembled into the chassis body 100, facilitating the miniaturization of the dehumidifier 010.

[0078] Furthermore, the sidewall of the water receiving trough 110 is recessed into its inner cavity to form a clearance cavity 111. In this way, it is not necessary to additionally provide a clearance cavity 111 located on the outside of the water receiving trough 110 in the chassis body 100, which can ensure a compact structural design.

[0079] The connection method between the partition 500 and the chassis body 100 can be selected as needed; please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 9 In this embodiment, the partition 500 includes a partition body 510 and a latch 520 connected to the partition body 510. The latch 520 engages with the chassis body 100, and a clearance cavity 111 is used to avoid the latch 520. The partition body 510 is located between the compressor 200 and the water tank 300. The assembly of the partition body 510 and the chassis body 100 via the latch 520 ensures the ease of installation of the partition 500, and the clearance cavity 111 ensures a compact structural design by avoiding the latch 520.

[0080] Of course, in other embodiments, the partition 500 can also be connected to the chassis body 100 by fasteners such as bolts, which is not specifically limited here.

[0081] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 The chassis body 100 is provided with an insertion hole 140, which is located adjacent to the water tank 110 and distributed on the side of the clearance cavity 111. When assembling the partition 500, the buckle 520 passes through the insertion hole 140 and engages with the chassis body 100, with at least a portion of the buckle 520 embedded in the clearance cavity 111, and the partition body 510 covering the insertion hole 140. In this way, the ease of operation and stability of the partition 500 in the chassis body 100 can be ensured, and the partition 500 is set close to the water tank 110, which can improve the compactness of the dehumidifier 010.

[0082] Please refer to Figure 11 The dehumidifier 010 in this embodiment also includes casters 800, which are located below the chassis body 100, i.e., on the side of the chassis body 100 away from the compressor 200. By providing casters 800 on the chassis body 100, the dehumidifier 010 can be moved more easily by rotating the casters 800 when needed.

[0083] The number of casters 800 provided with the dehumidifier 010 can be selected as needed. In this embodiment, the dehumidifier 010 includes four casters 800. All four casters 800 are located on the side of the chassis body 100 away from the compressor 200, and the four casters 800 are arranged in a rectangular pattern. This improves the stability of the chassis body 100 and other components such as the compressor 200 mounted on the chassis body 100 supported by the casters 800, thereby improving the overall stability of the dehumidifier 010 supported by the casters 800.

[0084] Of course, in other embodiments, the number of casters 800 can be three, five or six, etc., and no specific limitation is made here.

[0085] The method by which the casters 800 are mounted on the chassis body 100 can be selected according to requirements; please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 In this embodiment, a connector groove 120 is also provided on the side of the chassis body 100 opposite to the water receiving tank 110, and the caster 800 is slidably connected to the connector groove 120. By providing the connector groove 120, the caster 800 is slidably connected to the connector groove 120, which on the one hand ensures the accuracy of the installation of the caster 800, and on the other hand improves the efficiency of the installation of the caster 800.

[0086] Furthermore, two insertion slots 120 are provided on the chassis body 100 corresponding to the assembly position of each caster 800, so that each caster 800 can slide and engage with the two insertion slots 120, thereby ensuring that each caster 800 is accurately and reliably installed on the chassis body 100 through the two insertion slots 120.

[0087] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 13 The caster 800 includes a mounting plate 810 and a pulley 820 connected to the mounting plate 810. The mounting plate 810 is slidably inserted into the insertion slot 120 provided in the chassis body 100. This arrangement allows for effortless movement of the dehumidifier 010 by utilizing the rotation of the pulley 820, ensuring that the rotation of the pulley 820 is not interfered with by the installation method of the caster 800. Furthermore, the mounting plate 810 facilitates the installation and removal of the caster 800, improving ease of operation and efficiency.

[0088] Furthermore, the caster 800 also includes a connector 830, and the mounting plate 810 is connected to the pulley 820 through the connector 830. Optionally, the connector 830 is columnar, with one end vertically connected to the mounting plate 810 and the other end connected to the pulley 820; the mounting plate 810 is a rectangular plate with rounded corners at all four corners.

[0089] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 14The chassis of the dehumidifier 010 also includes two limiting parts 170, both of which are connected to the chassis body 100, and the two limiting parts 170 are in the first direction (i.e. Figure 14 The two limiting parts 170 are spaced apart in the direction indicated by the middle arrow ab, and are positioned as a whole in the second direction (i.e. Figure 14 The mounting plate 810 is inserted into or slid out of the insertion slot 120 on the side of the chassis body 100 (in the direction indicated by the middle arrow ef) and the limiting part 170 facing the chassis body 100. Figure 14 (As indicated by the middle arrow cd), the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are mutually perpendicular. The chassis body 100 and the two limiting parts 170 together form an insertion space for the mounting plate 810 to be inserted. This arrangement ensures the reliability of the mounting plate 810 being inserted into the chassis body 100.

[0090] Furthermore, the chassis body 100 and the two limiting parts 170 form an insertion space. The two spaced limiting parts 170 can abut against the edge of one side of the mounting plate 810 (specifically, the lower surface of the connecting pulley 820 in this embodiment), and the chassis body 100 can abut against the other side of the mounting plate 810 (the upper surface away from the pulley 820 in this embodiment), thereby limiting the mounting plate 810 in the thickness direction. Furthermore, the mounting plate 810 is located within the insertion space, while the pulley 820 is located outside the slot structure. An opening is formed between the two limiting parts 170, which can avoid the connecting piece 830 between the mounting plate 810 and the pulley 820 in the caster 800, ensuring that the connecting piece 830 is not obstructed during the insertion of the caster 800.

[0091] The insertion space has a relative entrance end and a bottom end in the insertion direction. Figure 14 In this embodiment, the entrance end of the insertion space faces direction d, and the bottom end faces direction c. The mounting plate 810 of the caster 800 can be inserted into the insertion space from the entrance end along direction c. In this embodiment, a blocking part 171 is provided on the chassis body 100. The blocking part 171 is provided at the bottom end of the insertion space. The blocking part 171 is used to abut against the front end of the mounting plate 810 (specifically, the front end in the insertion direction) after the mounting plate 810 is inserted into the insertion space, so that the mounting plate 810 cannot move forward. When the mounting plate 810 abuts against the blocking part 171, it is considered that the mounting plate 810 has been inserted into the slot structure and is in the assembly position (the position in the normal use state).

[0092] To improve the stability of the caster 800 mounted on the chassis body 100; please refer to... Figure 11 , Figure 14 and Figure 15The chassis body 100 is also connected to a second spring clip 160, which can abut against the caster 800 to prevent the caster 800 from disengaging from the insertion slot 120, thereby improving the stability of the caster 800 assembled on the chassis body 100.

[0093] It should be noted that when the caster 800 is slidably assembled into the insertion slot 120, the caster 800 can press against the second spring clip 160, causing the second spring clip 160 to deform under pressure and move away, thereby preventing the second spring clip 160 from blocking the caster 800 from sliding to engage with the insertion slot 120. After the caster 800 has slid into place, the caster 800 no longer presses against the second spring clip 160, and the second spring clip 160 resets under elastic action, preventing the caster 800 from disengaging from the insertion slot 120.

[0094] Optionally, the second spring clip 160 is elastically connected to the chassis body 100 so as to be reset by its own elasticity to prevent the caster 800 from disengaging from the insertion slot 120; or, the second spring clip 160 is connected to the chassis body 100 by elastic elements such as springs or torsion springs so as to be reset by the elasticity of the elastic elements to prevent the caster 800 from disengaging from the insertion slot 120.

[0095] It should be understood that in other embodiments, after the caster 800 is inserted into the slot 120, the caster 800 and the chassis body 100 can be connected by fasteners such as bolts to improve the stability of the caster 800 assembled on the chassis body 100.

[0096] Please refer to Figure 14 In this embodiment, the chassis body 100 includes a first plate 101 and a second plate 102 on the same plane. The first plate 101 and the second plate 102 are connected in a third direction. The first plate 101 and the two limiting parts 170 together form an insertion space. The second plate 102 is adjacent to the entrance end of the insertion space, and the second spring buckle 160 is disposed on the second plate 102. In other words, the second spring buckle 160 is disposed outside the entrance end of the insertion space. When the mounting plate 810 is inserted into the assembly position, the second spring buckle 160 can abut and limit the rear end of the mounting plate 810 in the insertion direction.

[0097] Optionally, the second spring-loaded latch 160 includes a spring arm 161 and an abutment portion 162. The extension direction of the spring arm 161 is perpendicular to the second direction, and the abutment portion 162 is disposed at the end of the spring arm 161 and protrudes along the second direction. In this embodiment, one end of the spring arm 161 is connected to the second plate 102, and the abutment portion 162 is disposed at the other end of the spring arm 161. Under the elastic deformation of the spring arm 161, the abutment portion 162 can be offset in the second direction. The deformation direction of the second spring-loaded latch 160 is perpendicular to the direction in which the mounting plate 810 is inserted into the insertion slot 120. Therefore, the abutment portion 162 can be displaced in the f direction under the pressing action of the mounting plate 810 to avoid being outside the insertion path of the mounting plate 810; and can be reset after the mounting plate 810 is inserted into the insertion space, so that the abutment portion 162 is once again located in the insertion path of the mounting plate 810 and can abut against the mounting plate 810, thereby limiting the mounting plate 810.

[0098] Furthermore, a window 103 is provided on the second plate 102, and one end of the spring arm 161 is connected to the inner edge of the window 103. The extension direction of the spring arm 161 is parallel to the second plate 102, and the abutment portion 162 protrudes from the window 103. Since the abutment portion 162 needs to move in the second direction, the window 103 on the second plate 102 provides clearance for the movement of the abutment portion 162 in the second direction. Furthermore, placing the spring arm 161 within the window 103 also reduces the space occupied by the second spring buckle 160. Optionally, the second spring buckle 160 and the chassis body 100 can be integrally molded by injection molding.

[0099] Furthermore, the abutment portion 162 of the second snap fastener 160 is provided with guide slopes 172 and abutment surfaces 173 on opposite sides in the insertion direction (see...). Figure 15 The guide slope 172 is inclined to the direction in which the mounting plate 810 is inserted into the insertion slot 120, and the abutment surface 173 is used to abut the mounting plate 810 after it is inserted into the insertion space. By providing the guide slope 172, the front end of the mounting plate 810 can abut against the guide slope 172 and slide towards the top of the guide slope 172 when inserted, forcing the second spring clip 160 to elastically deform, and the abutment part 162 to retract outside the insertion path of the mounting plate 810. The abutment surface 173 can block the mounting plate 810 from moving in the opposite direction of the insertion direction after the abutment part 162 is reset (i.e., Figure 14 The mounting plate 810 is prevented from exiting the insertion space by moving in the d direction.

[0100] In some embodiments, the abutment surface 173 may be perpendicular to the insertion direction, so that when the mounting plate 810 presses the abutment surface 173 in the withdrawal direction, the abutment portion 162 is not easily forced to displace in the second direction to avoid the mounting plate 810, thus achieving a good abutment and limiting effect; in other embodiments, the abutment surface 173 may be designed as a slope, which can not only achieve a certain limiting effect, but also facilitate the removal of the caster 800 from the insertion space.

[0101] Alternatively, please refer to Figure 14 The chassis body 100 has two clearance holes 104, which are respectively opposite to two limiting parts 170 in the second direction. The first plate 101 is disposed between the two clearance holes 104. By providing two clearance holes 104, it is convenient for the mold used to form the limiting part 170 to be demolded. It can be understood that the limiting part 170 has a wall facing into the insertion space, that is, a wall facing the clearance hole 104; during the demolding process, the mold that is in contact with this wall can be withdrawn from the clearance hole 104 to the other side of the chassis body 100.

[0102] Optionally, the window 103 on the chassis body 100 is rectangular, and the spring arm 161 is connected to the inner edge of the window 103 away from the first plate 101 and extends along the insertion direction. Optionally, the spring arm 161 can also extend in other directions. Figure 15 As shown, the extension direction of the spring arm 161 of the second spring buckle 160 can also be perpendicular to the insertion direction, that is, it extends along the first direction (i.e., the direction indicated by arrow ab). This can reduce the space occupied by the second spring buckle 160 in the insertion direction to a certain extent.

[0103] In this embodiment, the chassis body 100 is provided with a reinforcing rib 105 on the side opposite to the insertion space (e.g., Figure 3 (As shown). In this embodiment, a plurality of parallel reinforcing ribs 105 are provided on the back of the chassis body 100, and the reinforcing ribs 105 extend along the direction in which the mounting plate 810 is inserted into the insertion slot 120. Specifically, at least some of the reinforcing ribs 105 are distributed on the side of the first plate 101 facing away from the insertion space. In actual use, the downward pressure of the chassis body 100 is transmitted to the mounting plate 810 of the caster 800 through the first plate 101. Therefore, providing reinforcing ribs 105 on the side of the first plate 101 facing away from the insertion space can improve the stability of the chassis and make it more durable. Furthermore, reinforcing ribs 105 are also provided on the second plate 102.

[0104] To reduce the overall weight and size of the dehumidifier 010, the thickness of the chassis body 100 is typically kept relatively small, and the water receiving trough 110 on the chassis body 100 protrudes towards the side opposite to the compressor 200; please refer to... Figure 9 and Figure 11To avoid the water receiving trough 110 interfering with the assembly of the caster 800, a guide ramp 112 is provided on the outer wall of the water receiving trough 110. The guide ramp 112 is used to guide the caster 800 to slide toward the insertion groove 120. In this way, when assembling the caster 800, the guide ramp 112 can make room for the movement of the caster 800, so as to ensure that the caster 800 can be smoothly assembled into the insertion groove 120.

[0105] It should be noted that the guide slope 112 has a first end 113 close to the compressor 200 and a second end 114 away from the compressor 200. In the sliding direction of the caster 800 being inserted into the insertion slot 120, the first end 113 of the guide slope 112 is closer to the insertion slot 120 than its second end 114. In this way, it can be ensured that the caster 800 can reliably slide towards the insertion slot 120 along the guide slope 112, thereby ensuring that the caster 800 is smoothly installed into the insertion slot 120.

[0106] Furthermore, the guide ramp 112 and the clearance cavity 111 are distributed opposite to each other. The partition 500 separating the compressor 200 and the water tank 300 is roughly located at the middle of the chassis body 100, while the caster 800 is located near the outer periphery of the chassis body 100. The guide ramp 112 and the clearance cavity 111 are located on opposite sides of the water receiving trough 110 to ensure that the caster 800 and the partition 500 can be installed smoothly.

[0107] The size of the water receiving tank 110 can be set as needed. It should be noted that after the water tank 300 is removed from the chassis body 100, the residual water that can overflow from the outlet of the water receiving pan 400 and flow into the water receiving tank 110 of the chassis body 100 includes not only the water that was originally left in the water receiving pan 400, but also the condensate water remaining on other components such as the heat exchanger 600. Therefore, the size of the water receiving tank 110 can be set relatively large to accommodate more residual water.

[0108] Optionally, the depth of the water receiving trough 110 is 17-27mm, such as: 17mm, 17.4mm, 17.8mm, 18.2mm, 18.5mm, 18.9mm, 19.5mm, 20.1mm, 21mm, 22mm, 23mm, 24mm, 25mm, 26.4mm, 26.5mm, 27mm, etc.

[0109] The length of the water receiving trough 110 is 51-70mm, for example: 51mm, 51.6mm, 52mm, 54mm, 57mm, 60mm, 62mm, 63mm, 63.8mm, 65mm, 66mm, 67mm, 68mm, 79mm, 69.3mm, 70mm, etc.

[0110] The width of the water receiving trough 110 is 30-66mm, for example: 30mm, 30.5mm, 32mm, 35mm, 40mm, 42.5mm, 45mm, 47.6mm, 50mm, 51.3mm, 55mm, 57.3mm, 60mm, 65.2mm, 66mm, etc.

[0111] The depth, length, and width dimensions of the water receiving trough 110 optimize its volume, allowing it to reliably receive water overflowing from the outlet of the water receiving tray 400 after the water tank 300 is disassembled. This improves upon the problem of the water receiving trough 110 being too small and easily filled, causing water to overflow, and thus reliably prevents water from accidentally flowing onto the ground, improving the user experience.

[0112] It should be noted that the depth, length, and width of the water receiving trough 110 are positively correlated with its volume. For the dehumidifier 010, which has a relatively large water tank 300, the chassis body 100 is relatively large, providing more space for the water receiving trough 110. While ensuring the water receiving trough 110 has sufficient volume, its length and width can be increased accordingly, while its depth can be decreased. For example, depth H1 can be 17.8mm, length L1 69.3mm, and width D1 65.2mm (e.g., ...). Figure 5 and Figure 16 (As shown); Of course, for dehumidifiers 010 with a smaller water tank volume 300, the size of the chassis body 100 is correspondingly reduced, and the length and width of the water receiving trough 110 set on the chassis body 100 will also be correspondingly reduced. In order to ensure that the water receiving trough 110 still has a certain volume, the depth of the water receiving trough 110 can be increased accordingly, for example: depth H2 is 26.5mm, length L2 is 51.6mm, and width D2 is 30.5mm (as shown); Figure 3 and Figure 9 (As shown).

[0113] It should also be noted that, in order to ensure that the residual water can be reliably received by the water receiving tray 110 after the water tank 300 is removed from the chassis body 100, and will not overflow or flow to the ground, the volume of the water receiving tray 110 can be 1-3 times the amount of residual water. The aforementioned residual water can refer to the amount of water overflowing from the outlet of the water receiving tray 400 within a preset time after the dehumidifier 010 stops running and the water tank 300 is removed from the chassis body 100. The preset time can be 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc., and is not specifically limited here. The aforementioned residual water can include water remaining in the water receiving tray 400, water remaining on the heat exchanger 600, etc.

[0114] When the dehumidifier 010 of this embodiment is in use, the water removed from the air drips onto the water tray 400 and enters the water tank 300 through the outlet of the water tray 400. When the water tank 300 is full, the dehumidifier 010 can be stopped, the water tank 300 can be removed and the water in it can be poured out. When the water tank 300 is removed from the chassis body 100, the remaining water can overflow from the outlet and enter the water receiving trough 110 provided on the chassis body 100.

[0115] In summary, the dehumidifier 010 of the present invention will not increase the size of the chassis body 100 by setting the water receiving tank 110 in the chassis body 100, so as to leave space for the installation of the partition 500, thereby ensuring the compact and miniaturized design of the dehumidifier 010.

[0116] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A chassis for a dehumidifier, characterized in that, include: A chassis body (100) is provided with a water receiving groove (110), and the chassis body (100) is configured to detachably slide with a water tank (200); wherein, The outer wall of the water receiving tank (110) is provided with a clearance cavity (111), the chassis body (100) is used to install the partition (500), and the clearance cavity (111) is used to avoid the connection between the partition (500) and the chassis body (100); The chassis body (100) is also provided with a plug groove (120) on the side opposite to the water receiving tank (110), and the plug groove (120) is used to slidably plug into the caster (800).

2. The chassis of the dehumidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sidewall of the water receiving tank (110) is recessed into its inner cavity to form the avoidance cavity (111).

3. The chassis of the dehumidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the water receiving trough (110) is also provided with a guide slope (112), which is used to guide the caster (800) to slide toward the insertion groove (120).

4. The chassis of the dehumidifier according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guide ramp (112) is distributed opposite to the clearance cavity (111).

5. The chassis of the dehumidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis of the dehumidifier also includes a second spring buckle (160) connected to the chassis body (100). The second spring buckle (160) can abut against the caster (800) inserted into the insertion slot (120) to prevent the caster (800) from disengaging from the insertion slot (120).

6. The chassis of the dehumidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The depth of the water receiving trough (110) is 17-27mm; the length of the water receiving trough (110) is 51-70mm; and the width of the water receiving trough (110) is 30-66mm.

7. The chassis of the dehumidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis body (100) is provided with a sliding groove (130) for sliding cooperation with the water tank (300).

8. A dehumidifier, characterized in that, include: The chassis of the dehumidifier according to any one of claims 1-7; A compressor (200) is disposed on the chassis body (100). Water tank (300); A water receiving tray (400) is provided above the water tank (300), and the water receiving tray (400) is provided with a water outlet for allowing water on the water receiving tray (400) to flow into the water tank (300) or the water receiving trough (110). A partition (500) is connected to the chassis body (100) and is located between the compressor (200) and the water tank (300).

9. The dehumidifier according to claim 8, characterized in that, The partition (500) includes a partition body (510) and a buckle (520) connected to the partition body (510). The buckle (520) engages with the chassis body (100). The clearance cavity (111) is used to avoid the buckle (520). The partition body (510) is located between the compressor (200) and the water tank (300).

10. The dehumidifier according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water tank (300) includes a water tank body (310) and a protrusion (320) connected to the water tank body (310). The water tank body (310) is used to receive water output from the outlet. The protrusion (320) is slidably engaged with the sliding groove (130) provided on the chassis body (100) and supports the water tank body (310).

11. The dehumidifier according to claim 10, characterized in that, The water tank (300) also includes a rib (330) connected to the bottom of the water tank body (310), and the rib (330) slides in cooperation with the chassis body (100).

12. The dehumidifier according to claim 8, characterized in that, The dehumidifier also includes casters (800), which include a mounting plate (810) and a pulley (820) connected to the mounting plate (810). The mounting plate (810) is slidably inserted into the insertion slot (120) provided on the chassis body (100).

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